Keto Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
When you’re craving all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger but want a cozy, low-carb meal you can prep ahead, keto crockpot cheeseburger soup is the perfect recipe. This hearty, cheesy, and satisfying soup is great family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and great for doubling if you’re serving a crowd.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Cheeseburger Soup
- Family-friendly – even kids who aren’t keto love it.
- Hearty and filling – high in protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied.
- Freezer-friendly – perfect for meal prep.
- Customizable – add your favorite cheeseburger toppings.
This soup checks all the boxes for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or simply when you’re craving classic comfort food flavors in a healthier way.
What Ingredients Do I Need for This Recipe?
Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of creamy, delicious keto cheeseburger soup in your crockpot:
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- 2 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen cauliflower florets
- 4 cup chicken broth (added on the day of cooking)
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (added on the day of cooking)
- 4 oz American cheese, diced (added on the day of cooking)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (added on the day of cooking)
These ingredients keep the soup hearty and comforting while also being keto-friendly. The cauliflower florets act as a low-carb swap for potatoes, giving the soup that creamy, chunky texture without the extra carbs.
What Makes a Recipe “Keto”?
If you’re new to keto cooking, you might wonder why this soup qualifies as keto. A ketogenic (or keto) diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet designed to encourage the body to burn fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. To stay in ketosis, most recipes avoid high-carb ingredients like potatoes, rice, pasta, or bread, and instead focus on protein, healthy fats, and non-starchy vegetables.
In this cheeseburger soup:
- Cauliflower replaces potatoes, providing bulk and creaminess without the carbs.
- Heavy cream and cheese add fat and richness to keep you satisfied.
- Ground beef supplies protein, while also pairing perfectly with the classic cheeseburger flavors.
How Do I Cook Keto Cheeseburger Soup in the Crockpot?
This recipe is so convenient! With just a few steps, you’ll have a hearty, delicious soup ready for dinner with minimal effort.
- From thawed, transfer ingredients into your crockpot. Don’t forget to add the chicken broth at this stage.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the cauliflower and beef are tender.
- Switch to keep warm and stir in shredded cheddar, American cheese, and heavy cream. Stir until melted and combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
How Do I Freeze Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup?
One of the best parts about this recipe is that it’s freezer-friendly. You can prep the ingredients ahead of time, stash them in your freezer, and then dump everything into your crockpot when you’re ready to cook.
Freezer Instructions:
- Prepare a freezer bag label, including the recipe name, cooking instructions, and use-by date (I recommend 90 days after your prep date).
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag, except for the broth, cheese, heavy cream, and toppings.
- Remove air, seal, attach the label, and freeze until you’re ready to cook.
When ready to cook, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator, dump the ingredients into your crockpot, and follow the cooking instructions above.
If you’re new to making freezer meals, be sure to check out this blog post How to Make Freezer Meals for tips and tricks!
What Are Good Toppings for Cheeseburger Soup?
Feel free to mix and match toppings to suit your tastes. Serving the soup with toppings on the side also makes it a customizable family dinner! Here are some of my favorites:
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- Chopped dill pickles
- Crispy bacon crumbles
- Diced tomatoes
- Extra shredded cheese
- Green onions or chives
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
For more crockpot recipes our blog post 21 Crockpot Freezer Meals is a great resource and our post 10 Delicious Keto Crockpot Freezer Meals has some of my favorite keto recipes!
Final Thoughts
This keto cheeseburger soup captures everything you love about a cheeseburger, without the bun or the carbs. So give it a try next time you’re craving something cozy, filling, and keto-friendly!
Keto Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup
- 1.9998 lb ground beef cooked and drained
- 1.0002 yellow onion diced
- 1.0002 large carrot diced
- 1.0002 celery stalk diced
- 1.9998 tsp dried basil
- 1.9998 tsp dried parsley
- 1.0002 tsp garlic powder
- 1.0002 bag (12 oz per bag) frozen cauliflower florets
- 4.0002 cup chicken broth (added on day of cooking)
- 1.9998 cup shredded cheddar cheese (added on the day of cooking)
- 4.0002 oz American cheese (added on the day of cooking) diced
- 0.4998 cup heavy cream (added on day of cooking)
1) Prepare a freezer bag label, including name, instructions, and use-by date (I recommend 90 days after prep date).
2) Add all ingredients to the freezer bag, except for the broth, cheese, heavy cream, and toppings.
3) Remove air, seal, attach the label, and freeze until ready to cook.
Crockpot Instructions:
-From thawed, transfer ingredients into Crockpot. Add chicken broth.
-Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until cauliflower and beef are tender.
-Switch to keep warm and stir in cheeses and heavy cream. Stir until melted and combined.Â
-Taste and adjust seasonings.
TIP: Serve with sliced green onions, cheddar cheese, chopped pickle, and bacon bits!
Susana Ojeda West
FreezerFit Head Chef
Susana Ojeda West
FreezerFit Head Chef
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I would prefer to pack everything raw, then freeze. What adjustments would be needed to do this?
Hi Penny! You can add the borth to the bag, but we strongly suggest you add the dairy at the end :)