Description
Hearty crock pot hamburger potato soup blends comforting midwest flavors into a satisfying one-pot meal. Rich beef and tender potatoes simmer slowly, delivering classic home-style warmth you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 cups (600 g) diced potatoes
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, eliminating excess grease, then transfer meat to slow cooker.
- Incorporate chopped onions, minced garlic, diced potatoes, and beef broth into the slow cooker, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Blend cream of mushroom soup, milk, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper into the mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Secure crockpot lid and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing potatoes to become fork-tender and soup to develop rich flavors.
- During final moments of cooking, fold in shredded cheddar cheese to enhance creaminess and depth of taste, optional sour cream can also be integrated for additional richness.
- Carefully portion soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant presentation and subtle herbal accent.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by seasoning ground beef with garlic powder or Worcestershire sauce before browning for deeper taste profile.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for added nutrition and unique sweetness that complements savory beef elements.
- Create gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of cream of mushroom soup and checking broth ingredients carefully.
- Reduce sodium content by selecting low-sodium beef broth and monitoring salt quantities during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg