Description
Hearty hamburger potato soup brings comfort to chilly nights with its rich, creamy blend of ground beef, tender potatoes, and savory seasonings. Home cooks can savor this soul-warming dish that promises warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sear the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned and no pink remains. Carefully drain excess fat and set meat aside.
- Transfer diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, onions, and minced garlic into the crockpot. Gently mix the vegetables to distribute evenly.
- Add the browned ground beef to the vegetable mixture in the crockpot. Pour beef broth over the ingredients and season with Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly blend all components.
- Secure crockpot lid and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours. Vegetables should become tender and flavors should meld together.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, incorporate frozen peas and heavy cream into the soup. Stir gently to create a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Carefully ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to minimize excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and texture throughout the soup.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with low-fat milk or dairy-free alternatives for lighter versions.
- Quickly drain ground beef to prevent greasy soup and maintain clean, robust flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg