Description
Hearty Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending robust ground beef with silky potatoes. Creamy, rich flavors simmer slowly, promising warmth and satisfaction that will draw friends and family around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, carefully draining excess fat to enhance flavor and reduce greasiness.
- Transfer the cooked beef to the crockpot and layer with diced potatoes, creating a hearty base for the soup.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to infuse aromatic depth into the mixture.
- Pour beef broth over the ingredients, ensuring all components are well-submerged.
- Sprinkle thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a robust seasoning profile.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld.
- Thirty minutes before serving, introduce heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and butter to transform the soup into a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Continue cooking, letting the cheese gradually dissolve and the soup thicken to a rich, velvety texture.
- Gently fold in sour cream during the final moments of cooking to elevate the soup’s creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, crisp finish.
Notes
- Lean Ground Beef Tip: Opt for 90/10 or 93/7 lean ground beef to reduce excess fat while maintaining flavor and protein content.
- Potato Perfection: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamy, thick soup texture that holds up well during slow cooking.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese alternatives to make the recipe suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Flavor Enhancement: Toast the dried thyme briefly in a dry skillet before adding to boost its aromatic qualities and deepen the overall soup profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7.5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 498 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg