Slow Cooker Hobo Soup
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Updated May 30, 2025
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Packed with the classic flavors of hobo foil packets, this Slow Cooker Hobo Soup is a hearty and satisfying meal. Serve each bowl with a sprinkle of shredded cheese for an extra layer of savory goodness.
If you’ve ever made a hobo packet over the campfire or in the oven, you know how well those classic flavors work together. We’ve taken that same delicious combination and turned it into a hearty, satisfying soup. Each bowl is filled with tender meat, flavorful vegetables, and savory broth for a meal the whole family will love. Top your soup with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or your favorite garnish for an extra tasty finishing touch! Try this hobo packets recipe or my slow cooker hobo dinner, or poor man’s stew if you haven’t yet!
Recipe Ingredients:
Slow Cooker Hobo Soup is a simple and satisfying meal made with ground beef, carrots, russet potatoes, and diced white onion, all cooked in a flavorful beef broth. Seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, it’s a hearty soup that’s perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Variations
- The protein can be switched for ground chicken or turkey, but beware that the flavor will be different.
- Additional vegetables that can be added are; carrots, potatoes, onions, green beans, corn, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or cabbage.
- For added heat, add diced jalapenos, red pepper flakes, or a splash of hot sauce for heat.
- Add a can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce for a richer broth.
Hobo Stew Ingredients
- Cook and crumble the ground beef in a skillet on the stove top. Drain off fat if there is any.
- Add the ground beef, carrots, potatoes and onion to the slow cooker. Add the seasonings.
- Pour over the beef broth.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
Variations
- Get creative when serving Hobo Soup by ladling it into warm bread bowls for a cozy, edible dish.
- Top each serving with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Serve alongside crusty bread, garlic toast, or buttery cornbread for dipping.
- For a fun twist, set up a soup toppings bar with options like bacon bits, crushed crackers, or hot sauce, allowing everyone to customize their bowls.
Other Camping Style Recipes:
There’s nothing more nostalgic than a slow-cooked pot of Beanies and Weanies—simple, hearty, and always a favorite.
Camp Stew and Campfire Potatoes bring classic, rustic flavors perfect for outdoor vibes or cozy nights at home.
Lumberjack Casserole and Cowboy Beans are both filling, no-fuss meals that stick with you.
And if you’re feeding a hungry crowd, Cowboy Sandwiches are always a solid choice.
Slow Cooker Hobo Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef, (I use 10% fat)
- 2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium russet potatoes (washed, not peeled), diced into small cubes
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 32 oz. beef broth (one carton)
For serving:
- shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the ground beef in a skillet on the stove top. Drain off fat if there is any.
- Add the ground beef, carrots, potatoes and onion to the slow cooker. Add the seasonings.
- Pour over the beef broth.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
- Ladle into bowls and serve topped with cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Can this be cooked on high in crock pot?
Yes, four hours should work.
I made this today. Love it!!!!!
Had 2 bowls