Description
Hearty Crock Pot Hamburger Potato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending savory ground beef with creamy potato goodness. Warm spices and rich broth promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into medium pieces
- 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Velveeta, cut into cubes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef with diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the meat until it browns completely and onions turn translucent, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring briefly to release its aromatic essence, creating a flavor foundation for the soup.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture into the slow cooker, ensuring an even distribution across the bottom of the vessel.
- Pour chicken broth over the meat, then layer diced potatoes, peas, carrots, and cheddar cheese soup into the slow cooker, gently mixing ingredients to create a harmonious blend.
- Sprinkle black pepper across the surface, enhancing the soup’s underlying taste profile.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the ingredients to simmer on low temperature for 7-8 hours, or alternatively on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes become fork-tender.
- During the final hour of cooking, integrate heavy cream and Velveeta cubes, stirring thoroughly to encourage smooth cheese integration.
- Once the cheese dissolves completely, give the soup a final gentle stir to distribute flavors evenly.
- Ladle the creamy, hearty soup into serving bowls, presenting a comforting meal ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by browning ground beef thoroughly before adding to slow cooker, creating deeper caramelized taste profile.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier lean protein alternative that maintains recipe’s hearty texture.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced celery or chopped spinach, increasing fiber and micronutrient content without changing soup’s core character.
- Prevent potato discoloration by cutting them just before adding to slow cooker and keeping them submerged in liquid throughout cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg