Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly creamy, this Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup is a guilt-free twist on classic comfort food. Packed with protein-rich extra lean ground beef, nutrient-dense vegetables like carrots, celery, and russet potatoes, and lightened up with fat-free chicken broth, light evaporated milk, and reduced-fat cheeses, this soup offers all the indulgent flavors of a cheeseburger in a lighter, healthier form. The slow-cooker method makes it a breeze to prepare, slowly blending savory spices like garlic powder and paprika for an unforgettable taste. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or meal prep, this wholesome, low-points soup serves up creamy, cheesy goodness in every spoonful—without compromising your goals. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Extra lean ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups Fat-free chicken broth
- 1 cup Light evaporated milk
- 1 cup Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Light cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
Add the extra lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
In a slow cooker, combine the diced onion, carrots, celery, cubed potatoes, and cooked ground beef.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
In the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the evaporated milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Stir well to combine until the cheeses are fully melted and the soup is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.4 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 516 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 7835 mg | 341% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 180.6 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1838 mg | 141% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 6421 mg | 137% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
