Crockpot Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup
This comforting Crockpot Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for cold days or whenever you need a warm, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Peeler (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground hamburger meat
- 4 medium potatoes, diced (approximately 2 pounds)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for serving)
- to taste chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground hamburger meat. Break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, browned hamburger meat, beef broth, salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika into the Crockpot.
- Stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for an additional 15-30 minutes on low.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and green onions if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less beef broth.
For added flavor, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of hot sauce.
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings or meal prep.