Easy Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup Recipe
This Easy Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for any day. Combining tender ground beef, diced potatoes, carrots, and onions in a creamy broth, this soup offers rich flavors and a satisfying texture. Made in a crockpot for effortless cooking, it’s an ideal choice for busy cooks seeking a delicious, home-style dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until it’s browned and cooked through, then drain off any excess fat to keep the soup light.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Transfer the browned ground beef to your crockpot. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, diced carrots, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in Chicken Broth: Pour enough low-sodium chicken broth into the crockpot to cover all the ingredients, ensuring an even cook and flavorful broth.
- Cook the Soup: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6 hours, or set it on high and cook for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Finish with Heavy Cream: Stir in the heavy cream into the soup and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes on low to heat through, creating a rich and creamy texture. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you want a lighter version, though the soup will be less rich.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving or add a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch mixed with water during the last cooking stage.
- Adding herbs like thyme or parsley can enhance flavor.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stove or microwave.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels, especially if watching sodium intake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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