Rich, filling, and perfect for busy days.
🥔 Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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5–6 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced (optional)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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1 cup milk or half-and-half
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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3 tbsp cream cheese or sour cream
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker soup)
Optional Toppings
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Chopped green onions
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Crumbled bacon
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Extra cheese
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Fresh parsley
🍲 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
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Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Load the Crockpot
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Add beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, garlic, broth, and seasonings.
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Stir well.
3️⃣ Slow Cook
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 6–7 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
until potatoes are tender.
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4️⃣ Make It Creamy
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Stir in milk, cream cheese, and cheddar.
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Add cornstarch slurry if thicker soup is desired.
5️⃣ Final Cook
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Cook an additional 20–30 minutes until creamy and smooth.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
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Swap cheddar for Velveeta or Monterey Jack.
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Add corn or peas for extra texture.
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Mash some potatoes for a naturally thicker soup.
🍞 Serving Ideas
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Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast
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Side salad for balance
Would you like an Instant Pot version, low-carb, or extra cheesy variation?