Crockpot Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup (Printable)

Hearty slow cooker soup with ground beef, potatoes, and rich creamy broth for cozy weeknight dinners.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth & Dairy

07 - 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

→ Thickeners & Seasoning

12 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
15 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Toppings

17 - Chopped fresh chives
18 - Additional shredded cheddar cheese
19 - Crumbled cooked bacon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until fully browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
02 - Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
03 - Sprinkle the flour, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings and coat the vegetables.
04 - Pour in the beef broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes and vegetables are fork-tender.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the whole milk and softened cream cheese until smooth and no lumps remain.
06 - Stir the cream cheese mixture into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
07 - Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the soup thickens slightly and reaches a creamy consistency.
08 - Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives, extra cheddar cheese, or crumbled bacon if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in the slow cooker so you can walk away and come back to something magical
  • The combination of cheddar and cream cheese creates the most luxurious silky broth youve ever tasted
  • This soup actually freezes beautifully so you can stash some away for those nights when cooking feels impossible
02 -
  • I once skipped browning the beef first and the soup lacked that incredible depth that makes this recipe special so do not skip that step
  • Whisking the cream cheese with the milk before adding it prevents those frustrating little lumps that can ruin the silky texture
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform 1 inch cubes so everything cooks at the same rate and you do not end up with mushy pieces
  • Grate your own cheese from a block instead of using pre shredded cheese which contains anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting

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