Description
This Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup is a rich, hearty, and easy-to-make meal. It combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a velvety broth. Simply prepare the ingredients, set your crockpot, and let it work its magic. This delicious soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Prep the Crockpot: Add potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and browned beef into the crockpot.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in beef broth, then add thyme, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream. For thicker soup, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and stir it in.
- Optional Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey.
- The cheese is optional but adds a nice creaminess.
- The soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on Low, or 3-4 hours on High
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes (depending on cooking option)
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on Low, or 3-4 hours on High
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg