Description
Hearty crockpot creamy potato & hamburger soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Rich, velvety textures and savory flavors blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure, home-style warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) 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
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy and Thickeners:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, eliminating excess grease. Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until aromatics become translucent.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture into the crockpot, layering chopped potatoes, carrots, and celery on top.
- Cascade beef broth over the vegetables, then sprinkle thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently combine all ingredients to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow soup to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours), ensuring vegetables become tender and flavors meld.
- Introduce heavy cream, shredded cheese, and milk into the soup, stirring thoroughly. If a more substantial consistency is desired, whisk cornstarch mixture into the liquid.
- Continue cooking on low setting for 15-20 minutes, enabling cheese to melt completely and soup to thicken slightly.
- Ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and additional cheese sprinkles. Pair with warm crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Lean Ground Beef Tip: Opt for 90/10 or 93/7 ground beef to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich flavor.
- Vegetable Prep Hack: Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese for a lactose-free version.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Prepare beef mixture and chop vegetables the night before to streamline morning crockpot assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg