A comforting and creamy potato and hamburger soup made in a crockpot, perfect for chilly evenings.
Author:Admin
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Total Time:6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Crockpot
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold recommended)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth (homemade or low-sodium)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Brown the hamburger meat in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Prepare the vegetables by peeling and dicing the potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
Combine the browned meat, diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme in the crockpot. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.