Description
Hearty crockpot creamy potato & hamburger soup blends comfort and flavor in one soul-warming bowl. Potato chunks, ground beef, and rich seasonings meld together, promising a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef with finely chopped onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
- Transfer the cooked meat mixture to the crockpot, carefully draining any accumulated grease.
- Add cubed potatoes, rich beef broth, creamy mushroom soup, and whole milk to the crockpot, stirring to integrate ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle in kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the soup to simmer and develop depth for 6-7 hours.
- Once potatoes are fork-tender and soup has thickened, gently stir to ensure uniform consistency.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, topping with sharp shredded cheddar cheese and delicate chopped green onions for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering a comforting and hearty meal perfect for cool evenings.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting milk quantity or adding extra broth for a lighter consistency.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and checking broth ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg