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!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a slow cooker, combine the diced onion, carrots, celery, cubed potatoes, and cooked ground beef.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2946.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2203.1

Total Fat 84.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 516.0mg	0%
Sodium 7835.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 49.9g
Protein 180.6g	0%

Vitamin D 113.6IU	0%
Calcium 1838.5mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 6421.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 32.6%