Description
Hearty Crockpot Potato & Hamburger Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes. Warm spices and slow-cooked goodness invite you to savor this satisfying meal that wraps hunger in delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Herbs, Spices, and Thickeners:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely cooked, eliminating all pink areas. Drain excess fat completely.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic with the beef until onions become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer meat mixture into crockpot, ensuring even distribution across the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to create a hearty vegetable base for the soup.
- Pour chicken or beef broth over the meat and vegetable mixture, covering ingredients thoroughly.
- Sprinkle dried thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly across the surface, gently stirring to distribute seasonings.
- Cover crockpot and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing vegetables to become tender and flavors to meld.
- Incorporate heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk into the soup, stirring until smooth and well-integrated.
- For increased thickness, gradually mix cornstarch with a small amount of liquid, then fold into the soup.
- Continue cooking on low setting for additional 15-20 minutes to allow cheese to fully melt and soup to reach creamy consistency.
- Ladle into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and extra cheddar cheese for enhanced presentation and flavor.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Reduce dairy content by substituting milk and cream with coconut milk or almond milk for lactose-sensitive individuals.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach for increased fiber and vitamins.
- Prep ingredients night before to save morning cooking time and streamline recipe execution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg