Description
Comforting crockpot creamy potato & hamburger soup brings hearty midwest flavors to your dinner table. Slow-simmered ingredients meld together, creating a rich, satisfying meal that warms souls and delights hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquid and Dairy:
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet with garlic and onions, carefully draining excess fat to maintain a lean texture.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture to the crockpot, combining with diced potatoes and rich beef broth.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow the soup to simmer gently for 6-7 hours, ensuring potatoes become perfectly tender and flavors meld together.
- Introduce heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese into the soup, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and creates a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile throughout the soup.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley on top, adding a vibrant touch of color and a hint of fresh herbaceous notes just before serving.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Dice potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or a dairy-free alternative like coconut milk to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of smoked paprika during the initial beef browning stage for deeper, more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg