Crockpot Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup (Printable)
Hearty slow-cooked soup featuring ground beef, potatoes, and velvety cream broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Broth & Dairy
07 - 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
→ Thickeners & Seasoning
12 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
13 - 1 tsp dried thyme
14 - 1 tsp dried parsley
15 - 1/2 tsp paprika
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
17 - Chopped fresh chives
18 - Additional shredded cheddar cheese
19 - Crumbled cooked bacon
# How To Cook:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
02 - Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
03 - Sprinkle the flour, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Pour in the beef broth.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes and vegetables are completely tender.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and softened cream cheese until smooth and no lumps remain.
06 - Stir the cream cheese mixture into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the soup is creamy and slightly thickened.
07 - Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Ladle hot into bowls and garnish with fresh chives, extra cheese, or crumbled bacon if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Set it and forget it freedom for busy days when you still want something homemade
- The kind of creamy comfort that makes everyone ask whats for dinner hours before its ready
02 -
- The cream cheese must be fully softened and whisked with milk before adding to prevent lumps from forming
- Resist lifting the lid too frequently during cooking or you will need to extend the cooking time
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform 1 inch cubes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre shredded bags for the smoothest melting result