Description
This Crockpot Creamy Potato & Beef Soup is a warm and hearty meal, perfect for cozy nights. Slow-cooked for hours, this soup combines ground beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and a creamy cheese base for a deliciously rich flavor. Simple to prepare and ideal for busy days, this recipe is sure to satisfy and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Crockpot: Transfer beef mixture to crockpot, add diced potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Add Broth & Seasonings: Pour in broth, add thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook on Low: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until veggies are tender.
- Add Cream & Cheese: Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and milk. For a thicker soup, mix in cornstarch mixture. Cook on low for another 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and extra cheese, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey.
- Soup can be frozen before adding cream and cheese; add these when reheating for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg