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Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

A warm, hearty soup that combines ground beef, potatoes, and cream, perfect for busy days or cold nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Browned before adding to the crockpot.
  • 4 cups diced potatoes Cut into even sizes for even cooking.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a richer soup, use full-fat cream.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning near the end of cooking.
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese Add on top before serving.
  • chopped green onions Add on top before serving.
  • croutons Add on top before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer the beef to the crockpot.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the crockpot.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with your choice of shredded cheese, chopped green onions, or croutons.

Notes

Let the soup cool to room temperature before storing. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Add a splash of cream or broth when reheating if it gets too thick.