Description

This Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup is a comforting and hearty crockpot recipe perfect for chilly days. Ground beef is browned and combined with tender diced potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, slow-cooked in savory chicken broth with Italian seasoning. A creamy touch comes from carefully whisked milk and flour added late in the cooking process, with optional shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness. This easy-to-make soup delivers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures in every bowl.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (browned and drained)
4 cups russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 cup carrots (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
1 small onion (chopped)
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)

Seasonings

1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Creamy Mixture

1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)

Optional Add-in

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness)

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Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Make sure to break it apart as it cooks. Once done, drain off any excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot and add the peeled, diced potatoes, diced carrots, diced celery, and chopped onion for a well-rounded vegetable base.
Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to infuse the soup with balanced savory herbs and spices.
Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded beautifully.
Make the Creamy Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and all-purpose flour until smooth and lump-free. This mixture will thicken the soup and add creaminess.
Incorporate Creaminess: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, stir the milk and flour mixture into the crockpot to allow the soup to thicken gently as it finishes cooking.
Add Cheese (Optional): Just before serving, optionally stir in the shredded cheddar cheese to melt into the hot soup, adding rich flavor and a creamy texture.

Notes

For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef and 2% milk.
Adjust salt according to your preference or dietary needs, especially if using regular chicken broth.
You can substitute half-and-half for milk for an even creamier soup.
The soup thickens further after resting; if too thick, thin with a splash of broth or milk before serving.
Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas for variety.