Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining ground beef and creamy potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Brown and drain excess fat.
- 4 medium potatoes, diced Ensure even cooking.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 units carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth Serves as a flavor base.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Add for cheesy flavor.
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust for seasoning.
- optional parsley or chives for garnish Enhance presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat once browned.
- Dice the potatoes and chop the onion, carrots, and celery while the beef is cooking.
- In the crockpot, combine the browned beef, diced potatoes, chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir gently to mix all ingredients.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
Substitute heavy cream for lighter options. Vegetarian variations can include lentils or plant-based meat with vegetable broth.