Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup Recipe
This slow cooker hamburger soup recipe is filled with ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, and a rich broth thickened near the end of cooking. It is hearty enough to serve as a complete meal and makes eight generous servings.
At Miller Manor, feeding a house full of people has always made dependable recipes like this especially valuable. This is one of my favorite ways to turn ground beef into a filling family dinner, and you can find even more ideas in my collection of ground beef recipes.
This Crockpot hamburger soup cooks on LOW for eight hours. Browning the beef takes a few minutes in the morning, and a simple butter-and-flour roux is stirred in near the end to give the soup its rich, comforting consistency.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup
This recipe was made for days when you want a substantial dinner waiting in the slow cooker. It is not quite a dump-and-go recipe because the beef needs to be browned and the finishing roux is prepared separately, but most of the cooking still happens without needing your attention.
- It feeds a crowd. The recipe makes approximately eight servings, which works well for a large family or planned leftovers.
- It uses familiar ingredients. Ground beef, canned vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning mixes create a hearty soup without requiring unusual ingredients.
- It is a full meal in one bowl. The combination of beef, corn, green beans, carrots, celery, and tomatoes makes this more substantial than a light broth-based soup.
- It is flexible. Readers have successfully adjusted the vegetables and served the soup with everything from cornbread to crusty bread.
Ingredient Notes for Crockpot Hamburger Soup
The complete ingredient amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post, but a few ingredients deserve a closer look before you begin.
Ground Beef
Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic before adding it to the slow cooker. Drain away the excess grease so it does not make the finished soup oily.
Canned Vegetables
Drain the corn before adding it to the slow cooker, but add the green beans with their liquid. That extra liquid becomes part of the soup’s flavorful base.
Seasoning Mixes
Dry onion soup mix and dry ranch dressing mix add concentrated flavor throughout the long cooking time. Combined with the broths, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and soy sauce, they make this a well-seasoned soup.
Flour and Butter
Flour is used in two different places. The first portion is mixed into the browned beef. Near the end of cooking, butter and the remaining flour are combined in a saucepan to make a smooth finishing roux.
Parmesan Cheese
Half of the Parmesan is stirred into the soup, and the remaining cheese is reserved for sprinkling over individual servings.
How to Make Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup
Begin by browning the ground beef, diced onion, and garlic in a large skillet. Drain the excess grease, and then stir the first portion of flour into the beef mixture until it is evenly combined.
Transfer the beef mixture to a seven-quart slow cooker. Add the onion soup mix, ranch dressing mix, seasonings, beef broth, chicken broth, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, celery, carrots, drained corn, and undrained green beans. Stir everything together.
Cover the slow cooker and cook the hamburger soup on LOW for eight hours.
Near the end of the cooking time, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the remaining flour and stir until the roux is smooth. Add it to the slow cooker and stir until it is completely incorporated into the soup.
Finish by stirring ¼ cup of grated Parmesan into the soup. Reserve the remaining ¼ cup for garnishing each bowl at the table.
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Tips for the Best Hamburger Soup
Use a Large Enough Slow Cooker
This is a large recipe with two pounds of ground beef, several cans of vegetables and tomatoes, and plenty of broth. A seven-quart slow cooker gives everything enough room to cook and be stirred safely.
Don’t Skip the Finishing Roux
The butter-and-flour roux added near the end is responsible for the soup’s rich, thick consistency. Whisk it until smooth before stirring it into the slow cooker so you do not end up with pockets of flour.
Adjust the Vegetables Carefully
Several readers have adapted the recipe to what they had available. One replaced the corn with diced potatoes, while another used frozen mixed vegetables. These are reader variations rather than changes to the original recipe, so remember that substitutions may affect the soup’s flavor, liquid, and texture.
Make It Stretch
If more people arrive for dinner than expected, serve the soup over separately cooked rice or noodles. Keeping them separate prevents them from soaking up too much broth inside the slow cooker.
What to Serve With Hamburger Soup
This ground beef soup already contains meat and plenty of vegetables, so it can stand on its own as a complete dinner. A warm bread is the easiest addition when you want something for soaking up the rich broth.
- Serve it with cornbread, which several readers have enjoyed with this recipe.
- Add crackers or a loaf of crusty bread for a simple weeknight meal.
- Try this wild rice and cranberry bread loaf for a heartier fall dinner.
- Add a simple green salad if you want something fresh alongside the soup.
How to Store, Freeze and Reheat Hamburger Soup
- Refrigerator: Store leftover hamburger soup in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezer: Let the soup cool completely, then freeze it in individual or family-sized portions for up to 3 months. Leave some room at the top of each container because the soup will expand as it freezes.
- Thawing: Move the frozen soup to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight.
- Reheating: Warm the soup in a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of broth if the soup has thickened during storage.
Easy Swaps
- Use fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables. Add frozen vegetables during the final hour of cooking.
- Replace the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter soup.
- Choose low-sodium canned vegetables and seasoning to reduce the amount of salt.
- Want to make dinner faster? Try my Instant Pot Hamburger Soup Recipe.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover a few of the most important preparation details for this Crockpot hamburger soup.
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Hamburger Soup in the Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix 1 envelope
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix 1 envelope
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 28 ounces beef broth two 14-ounce cans
- 28 ounces chicken broth two 14-ounce cans
- 2 cups water
- 8 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 16 ounces tomato sauce two 8-ounce cans
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ cups sliced celery
- 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
- 14 ounces cut green beans 1 can, undrained
- 14 ounces sweet golden corn 1 can, drained
- 8 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for the beef mixture
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour for the finishing roux
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, diced onion, and garlic to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is completely browned. Drain the excess grease.
- Stir ½ cup flour into the cooked beef mixture until evenly combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add the onion soup mix, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, seasoned salt, beef broth, chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, celery, carrots, green beans, drained corn, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Near the end of the cooking time, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons flour and stir until smooth.
- Stir the finishing roux into the soup until completely combined.
- Stir ¼ cup grated Parmesan into the soup. Reserve the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan for garnishing individual servings.
The ingredients calls for 1/2 cup of grated parmesan but the instructions has you only adding 1/4 cup grated parmesan to the crock pot. Is the remaining 1/4 cup for garnish?
Hi! Thanks for catching that detail. Yes, the remaining 1/4 cup of grated parmesan is intended as a garnish. You can sprinkle it on individual servings just before enjoying the soup for an extra burst of flavor. Thanks for pointing that out—I’ll make sure to clarify this in the recipe instructions. Hope you enjoy the soup!
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5 Stars.
This soup really hits the spot on them cool, winter days and even good during the Summer / Fall months. It’s just hubby and myself and sometimes I will make extra, put in freezer containers and have for another day.
I do use ground beef and mild Italian Sausage along with a bag of frozen mixed veggies, veggie broth and if I don’t have any broth on hand then will use original V-8 juice. Maybe at times a can of mild Ro-Tel.
Mostly I add in what I have on hand. Quick, easy, and OH, So Delicious!
So glad you like it! Those additions and changes sound yummy!
That looks delicious! I have heard of hamburger soup, but never tried it… Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
I’m thrilled you think it looks delicious! I hope you get a chance to try hamburger soup soon—it’s such a hearty dish. Thank you for featuring my post on the Home Matters Linky Party, I truly appreciate it!
Looks so good and comforting. I’ll be featuring this post at Thursday Favorite Things tomorrow. 🙂
Pam
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Thank you so much, Pam! I’m delighted to hear you found the soup comforting and really appreciate the feature on Thursday Favorite Things. Looking forward to it!
Amazing looking. Will give it a try, although I do not have a slow cooker.
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We’re delighted that you’re interested in trying out the hamburger soup recipe!
Even without a slow cooker, you can still enjoy this hearty dish. Simply use a large pot on your stovetop and simmer the ingredients until they’re tender and flavorful.
Our community thrives on creativity and adaptability, so we’re excited to see how you’ll make this recipe your own.
I just made this dish for Sunday dinner, I made it with cornbread. It is delicious.
Thank you
So glad to hear you enjoyed our Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup recipe, especially paired with cornbread – a classic combination! The beauty of slow cooker recipes is how they blend flavors over time. Your feedback is much appreciated. Stay tuned for more delicious and easy-to-follow recipes on our blog.
Did not mention in instructions when to add corn & beans. The Pot is FULL. Guessing add with all the other stuff?!
Oh goodness! Thanks for catching my oversight! I’ve updated the recipe. 🙂
Love it so si.ply freezes well also
Love it so si.ply freezes well also
Wow, a whole meal in one bowl! LOVE it. Not to mention it’s a healthy meal and great way to get my kids to eat veggies.
Wow, a whole meal in one bowl! LOVE it. Not to mention it’s a healthy meal and great way to get my kids to eat veggies.
I want to say thank you for sharing this scrumptious Hamburger Soup recipe! Your instructions were simple and easy to follow, which I really appreciated. I had everything on hand to make this hearty soup recipe except for the corn. So I peeled and cubed two medium potatoes and added those instead. After a long day of holiday shopping in cold temperatures, I was able to serve my family a cozy, tasty home-cooked meal. Life is good!
This recipe is incredible! It’s perfect for cold, blustery days and it tastes even better on day 2!
I want to say thank you for sharing this scrumptious Hamburger Soup recipe! Your instructions were simple and easy to follow, which I really appreciated. I had everything on hand to make this hearty soup recipe except for the corn. So I peeled and cubed two medium potatoes and added those instead. After a long day of holiday shopping in cold temperatures, I was able to serve my family a cozy, tasty home-cooked meal. Life is good!
This recipe is incredible! It’s perfect for cold, blustery days and it tastes even better on day 2!
I love soup during the winter and I can’t wait to try this one out. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This is a wonderful comfort soup that we will love! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome post and your talent with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
This is a wonderful comfort soup that we will love! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome post and your talent with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I like the sound of it but I would use frozen veggies.
I love coming home to the smell of soup in the crock pot!! Pinning this one! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up – Would love it if you would comment there!
This soup is delicious and works great when you have a crowd to feed or want leftovers to freeze for later!
One question: when do you add in the corn & green beans? I’m guessing they go in right before the roux?
This soup is delicious and works great when you have a crowd to feed or want leftovers to freeze for later!
One question: when do you add in the corn & green beans? I’m guessing they go in right before the roux?
This soup looks so amazing. I love slow cooker soups. I found this post on the Link Party Palooza and just had to go to your blog to check it out. Thank you for sharing.
It really is super delicious! Not sure about where you are, but it just got cold down here in South Alabama so it is soup time 🙂
This looks amazing! I just got a new Insta Pot and was looking for a recipe try, and this is it! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday…and congratulations, it’s being featured today too 🙂
This looks amazing! I just got a new Insta Pot and was looking for a recipe try, and this is it! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday…and congratulations, it’s being featured today too 🙂
My kids LOVE hamburger soup. So yummy
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Looks great – and satisfying! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
I grew up with this soup!!! I make it a LOT during the colder months! Never thought about using the slow cooker though, great idea!! Even though it’s 90 degrees here lately, It just might be on the menu in a few days!
I grew up with this soup!!! I make it a LOT during the colder months! Never thought about using the slow cooker though, great idea!! Even though it’s 90 degrees here lately, It just might be on the menu in a few days!
I love using my slow cooker for easy meals. I’ve never tried hamburger soup though but I’m sure my family would love it.
I love one such yummy soup & prefer to have one before my dinner or during movie night with my kids. This one looks delicious & healthy as well with those ingredients & I am going to try it out.
Never ate something like this and I don’t own a crockpot yet but seriously thinking about getting one. This looks so yummy.
I don’t eat meat since I’m a vegetarian, but I know my family will enjoy this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Never ate something like this and I don’t own a crockpot yet but seriously thinking about getting one. This looks so yummy.
I bet that is so delicious! I love using my slow cooker and this came in at such a perfect time. It’s been raining here so this would be perfect for dinner.
Thi is a very unique meal..I never would have thought of putting hamburger meat in a soup! I don’t eat meat but I could prepare this for the kids!
Ooooyou had me at slow cooker!!!! This soup looks so yummy too. I will definitely be giving this a try!
I love a good soup and this one looks delicious!! I need to make this!!
This looks absolutely delicious! I will make this using your recipe this weekend since it is going to be cold again.
This is the first time i heard hamburger soup and it really looks good in my eye. I am going to try this
This sounds very similar to a soup that I make. In fact, I call it hamburger soup. I did stop using canned veggies a long time ago. I buy the 2lb of mixed veggies in the freezer section. I never thought of making it in the crockpot.
I love using my slow cooker to make soup!! This soup sounds like one that my kids and husband would love to eat!
That sounds so good. I have never had anything like this before., but I am looking forward to making it for my family!