Bacon Cheeseburger Soup (Slow Cooker)
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup carrot, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 package dry ranch dressing mix
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
Bacon crumbles, optional
Place the ground beef and all of the veggies in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth over the beef and veggies.
Add the ranch package, salt and pepper, then stir everything together and cover.
Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until vegetables are softened.
Stir flour into heavy cream until no chunks remain.
Pour the heavy cream mixture in the slow cooker.
Add the cheddar cheese, stir until well blended, and cover.
Cook for another 30 minutes or until the cheese melts and the soup has thickened.
Ladle into soup bowls, top with cheese and crumbled bacon, if using, and serve hot.