Description
Crockpot Creamy Potato and Hamburger Soup is a cozy, comforting, budget-friendly one-pot meal perfect for busy days. This easy slow-cooker soup features browned ground beef, tender potatoes, onions, garlic, and a creamy cheddar infusion that thickens into a luscious broth. Gluten-free, hearty, and kid-friendly, it makes a satisfying weeknight dinner or weekend comfort dish with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the cooked beef to the crockpot along with potatoes, onion, garlic, mixed vegetables, and beef broth.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to slightly thicken the soup, leaving some chunks.
- Stir in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Brown the beef well for richer flavor; draining fat helps keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- For a thicker texture, partially mash the potatoes to desired consistency.
- To keep it dairy-light, use 2% milk and reduce cheese, or substitute with a dairy-free milk and a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Crockpot Creamy Potato and Hamburger Soup, slow cooker beef soup, cheesy potato soup, hearty potato soup, family dinner, easy weeknight meal, gluten free soup