Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup Recipe

For ages, cream-based soups have been an essential ingredient in homes throughout the globe. Their rich tastes and comforting textures make them famous, and this is true of everything from classic French bisques to robust chowders. In many American and European kitchens, potatoes and meat have always gone hand in hand. Adding a creamy foundation takes these tastes to the next level and makes the meal seem decadent. Modern kitchens aren’t complete without slow cookers, which make achieving such rich tastes a breeze.

Crock-Pot Hamburger and Potato Soup Recipe Ingredients

The following items are required to prepare this robust and tasty soup:

1 pound of ground beef (ground chuck is flavorful, but lean ground beef is better)

Peeled and cubed russet potatoes (four medium ones)—half an inch each

1 finely chopped medium onion

minced garlic (three cloves)

Use low-sodium beef broth if you like. 3 cups

For a lighter texture, you may use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, which calls for 1 cup.

One cup of shredded cheddar cheese (for a richer flavor, if desired)

sour cream, measuring 1 cup

1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce

The onions and garlic need 1 tablespoon of butter to sauté.

dry parsley, 2 tablespoons

For a delicate smokiness, add 1 teaspoon of paprika.

Adjust with salt & pepper as desired.

2 tablespoons of cornstarch (or 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, if used)

Recipe for Creamy Potato and Hamburger Soup in the Crockpot, Step-by-Step

As a first step, brown the bottom beef.

A big skillet should be heated over medium heat for the first step. Toss in the ground beef and heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until browned and well cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add a little of salt and a sprinkle of pepper as it cooks. After the steak is browned to your liking, remove any leftover fat and leave it aside.

Phase 2: Cook the Herbs and Spices

Melt a tablespoon of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for about 4 minutes, or until it softens and becomes translucent. After one more minute of sautéing, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic releases its aroma without browning. Put the garlic and onion mixture in the crock cooker.