Weight Watchers Easy Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup

When I need a hearty, healthy, and budget-friendly meal, this WeightWatchers Easy Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup is one of my go-to recipes. It’s thick, satisfying, and filled with simple pantry staples—lean ground beef, potatoes, mixed vegetables, and tomatoes—all simmered together in a rich broth.

The slow cooker does all the work, and you end up with a family-friendly soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

This lighter take on classic hamburger soup keeps the flavor you love but with fewer calories and WW Points, making it a smart choice when you want comfort food without going overboard.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• WW Friendly and Lightened-Up: Made with extra-lean ground beef and plenty of veggies, this soup is filling but lower in calories and WW Points.
• Set It & Forget It: The slow cooker makes it nearly effortless—just brown the beef, toss in the ingredients, and let it cook.
• Family-Friendly Flavor: Even picky eaters love this cozy hamburger soup—it’s comfort food in a bowl.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Swap veggies, seasonings, or protein to use up whatever you have on hand.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Makes a generous batch that’s great for leftovers or freezing for later.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Here’s what you’ll need to make this healthy crockpot hamburger soup—and a few ways to adapt it:

• Extra Lean Ground Beef: Keeps the recipe hearty while staying WW friendly. Ground turkey or chicken also work well.
• Onion: Adds flavor and depth. Frozen chopped onion is a great time-saver.
• Potatoes: Give the soup substance—russet, Yukon gold, or even sweet potatoes all work.
• Frozen Mixed Vegetables: A shortcut that makes this soup quick and colorful. Use any combo you like—peas, carrots, green beans, or corn.
• Frozen Corn: Sweet corn adds natural sweetness and bulk.
• Diced Tomatoes: Bring tang and body to the broth. Fire-roasted tomatoes are great if you want a smoky flavor.
• Tomato Sauce: Helps create a rich, hearty base.
• Beef Broth: The liquid foundation. Chicken or vegetable broth (affiliate link) can also be used.
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, or Montreal Steak Seasoning for bold flavor. Italian seasoning or a pinch of smoked paprika can also be nice additions.

WW Points and Nutrition

According to my calculations, each serving has about:

• Calories: 178
• WW Points: 0
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• Old WW Points: 4 PointsPlus

How to Make Crock Pot Hamburger Soup Step-by-Step

Step 1: Assemble and prep your ingredients.

Step 2: Cook the ground beef and onions.

Cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned. Drain and add to the crock pot.

Step 3: Add remaining ingredients and cook.

Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Recipe Notes

• The potatoes will take the longest to soften in this recipe, so be sure to chop them into small pieces if time is an issue.
• I kept the seasoning in this WW friendly soup very simple, using just Montreal Steak Seasoning, one of my favorites. If you like your soups spicier, you may want to add more herbs and spices.
• To make this hamburger stoup vegetarian, substitute 1 pound soy crumbles or 1-1/2 cups lentils for the ground beef, and vegetable broth (affiliate link) for the beef broth.
• One of the great things about home cooking is the freedom to customize to your specific tastes!

Seasoning Ideas and Variations

• Give it an Italian flair by adding garlic, basil and oregano or Italian Seasoning.
• Take it in a Mexican direction with chile powder and cumin or a package of taco seasoning.
• Give it an Indian flavor by adding a teaspoon or two of curry powder.
• Bump up the beefy flavor with a tablespoon or two of Worcestershire sauce and a squeeze of anchovy paste.
• For even more heat, add your favorite hot sauce and/or chopped picked jalapeños when you serve it.
• Boost the tomato flavor with a can of condensed tomato soup and/or 2 or 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.
• Boost the oniony flavor with 2 to 3 tablespoons of dry onion soup mix.
• For even more veggies, try making this Crock Pot Hamburger Soup with V8 juice for some of the broth.
• Make it more colorful by using sweet potato instead of white potato.
• Add or subtract vegetables to suit your tastes and what you have on hand. Cabbage, green beans, zucchini, celery, carrots, cauliflower and bell pepper would all be good.
• To make this even easier use frozen hash browns instead of potatoes.

Serving Suggestions

There are lots of healthy things you can serve alongside this hamburger soup to make it a more complete and satisfying meal. Personal favorites include:

• A slice of crusty bread or wholegrain toast
• Warm from the oven Cornbread
• Simple Tossed Green Salad
• Simple Sliced Cucumber Salad
• WW Orange Cucumber Salad
• Apple and Date Kale Salad
• Fresh Tomato Peach Caprese Salad
• Easy Shredded Carrot and Apple Salad
• Southwestern Beet Salad
• Saltine crackers, crunchy breadsticks, or melba toast
• Low fat cheese and pickles

Storage and Leftovers

This hamburger soup makes great leftovers and actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Portion into freezer-safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Reheating: Warm gently on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave (affiliate link). If the soup has thickened, add a splash of broth or water when reheating.

If you like this slow cooker recipe for hamburger stew, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly CrockPot recipes including Italian Pork and White Beans Stew, Slow Cooker Sausage with Vegetables, Crock-Pot Tomato Beef Macaroni Soup, Creole White Beans with Chicken and WW Chuck Wagon Chili, and this meal WW Weekly Meal Plan featuring it.

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Source: adapted from The Crockin Girls Slow Cookin Companion: Yummy Recipes from Family, Friends, and Our Crockin Community (affiliate link) by Nicole Sparks and Jenna Marwitz.

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