Description
Crock Pot Hamburger Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This creamy, hearty soup combines tender ground beef with diced potatoes, aromatic onions, and flavorful herbs, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time, this dish allows for the rich flavors to meld together while you go about your day. Each spoonful offers a delightful balance of savory goodness that is sure to please family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk (or half-and-half)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and caramelized. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker and add chopped onions, minced garlic, diced potatoes, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup and milk (or half-and-half) to the mixture. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg