Description
Potato and Hamburger Soup is a creamy, hearty crockpot comfort dish featuring tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheddar. This easy, 6-serving soup simmers slowly for rich, warming flavor and finishes with cream for luxurious texture. Perfect for weeknights and family dinners, it is budget friendly, freezes well, and reheats beautifully. Top with extra cheese or green onions for a cozy bowl that satisfies every appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (halal-certified)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
- Optional toppings: extra shredded cheese, green onions, or crispy turkey bacon bits
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then transfer to your crockpot.
- Add onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until cheese melts and soup becomes creamy.
- For a thicker consistency, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings and crusty bread.
Notes
- Can be prepared on the stovetop: simmer beef, vegetables, and broth until potatoes are tender (45–60 minutes).
- For gluten-free, ensure cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Adjust salt to taste after thickening.
- Leftovers refrigerate well up to 3–4 days; freeze for up to 2 months.
- Milk alternatives: use half-and-half or cream substitutes; texture may differ.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (Low) or 3-4 hours (High)
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Potato and Hamburger Soup, creamy potato soup, crockpot soup, hamburger soup, cheesy potato soup, comfort food, family dinner, weeknight meal, halal beef, potatoes, cheddar cheese