Slow Cooker Cheesy Burger Flavored Soup

Brown the Meat and Hash Browns:

• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and frozen hash browns.
• Drain off any excess grease.

Sauté the Aromatics:

• Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:

• Transfer the meat and hash brown mixture to the slow cooker.
• Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), mustard, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook:

• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

Finish the Soup:

• Uncover the slow cooker and stir in the shredded cheese and heavy cream.
• Cover and cook for an additional hour.
• Stir in the crumbled bacon just before serving.