Description
Hearty “crockpot creamy potato and hamburger soup” delivers comfort in a bowl, blending savory ground beef with rich, velvety potatoes. Slow-cooked perfection welcomes you to savor warm, satisfying spoonfuls straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 4 cups milk, divided
- 1 cup tomato juice
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup green pepper or celery (optional), chopped
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Thickening and Cooking Agents:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup flour
Instructions
- Prepare a slow cooker and ensure all ingredients are prepped and ready for combining.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add ground hamburger meat and sauté until thoroughly browned and crumbled.
- Incorporate diced onions into the meat mixture and cook until onions become translucent and softened.
- Transfer the meat and onion mixture directly into the crockpot.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to the crockpot, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cover the crockpot and allow the soup to simmer on low heat for approximately 4-5 hours, ensuring vegetables become tender and flavors meld together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth, creating a thickening slurry without any lumps.
- Gradually pour the flour-milk mixture into the soup, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
- Increase crockpot temperature to high and continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken and develop a creamy consistency.
- Gently stir in remaining milk, ensuring even distribution and maintaining a smooth texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot, garnished with optional fresh herbs or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using ground turkey or lean beef for a healthier protein option.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding minced garlic or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during initial cooking stage.
- Prevent soup from becoming too thick by gradually adding milk and stirring consistently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Accommodate dairy-free diets by substituting milk with unsweetened almond or coconut milk and using plant-based butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg