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Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup Recipe

Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup Recipe

This Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup combines tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, garlic, herbs, cheddar cheese, and a creamy broth for an easy slow cooker dinner that's hearty, comforting, and perfect for colder nights.
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Course Soup
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 5-6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional
  • Chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking the meat into crumbles, until completely browned. Drain away any excess grease.
  • Transfer the cooked beef to the crockpot. Add the diced potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  • Pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle in the parsley, thyme, basil, salt, and black pepper, then stir everything together.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the milk or half-and-half and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • If you want a thicker soup, whisk the flour into the cold milk until smooth before adding it to the crockpot.
  • Cover again and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the soup is hot and creamy.
  • Stir in the butter, if using. Taste and add additional salt or black pepper as needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or dinner rolls.