🥣 Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup (Cozy One-Pot Comfort!)

Hearty, cheesy, and packed with veggies—this creamy potato and hamburger soup is the ultimate crockpot comfort meal. Set it, forget it, and come home to cozy bliss.

✨ Quick Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (or 3–4 on high)
Total Time: Up to 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 generous bowls
Style: Comfort food, budget-friendly, family-approved

📌 Table of Contents

Why You’ll Love This Soup
Ingredients Needed
How to Make Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup
Storage & Freezing Tips
Pro Tips & FAQs
Nutritional Info
Kristy’s Note
More Cozy Crockpot Favorites
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🥰 Why You’ll Love This Soup

There’s nothing quite like walking in the door to the rich aroma of this creamy potato and hamburger soup bubbling away in the crockpot. It’s savory, cheesy, and loaded with tender veggies. This one-pot wonder is a total lifesaver on busy weeknights or chilly Sundays. And bonus—it’s kid-approved and easy to customize!

🛒 Ingredients Needed

Here’s everything you’ll need to bring this cozy soup to life:

1 lb ground beef – Lean 90% is perfect for less grease
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large potatoes, peeled & diced
3 large carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups chicken or beef broth – I like low-sodium versions
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream – For that dreamy, silky finish
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – Freshly shredded melts best
1 cup milk – Use whole or 2% for creaminess
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley – Chopped, for garnish
Extra cheddar – Because more cheese is never a bad thing!

👩‍🍳 How to Make Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat. Stir in onions and garlic, cooking until translucent—about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Load the Crockpot

Transfer the beef mixture to your crockpot. Add in diced potatoes, carrots, and celery.

Step 3: Pour and Season

Pour in broth and add dried thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything well.

Step 4: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes and veggies are fork-tender.

Step 5: Make It Creamy

Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and milk. For a thicker consistency, add the cornstarch slurry. Let cook another 15–20 minutes until the soup is thick and velvety.

Step 6: Serve & Garnish

Ladle into bowls, top with chopped parsley and extra cheddar, and serve with crusty bread or a green salad.

🧊 Storage & Freezing Tips

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: This soup freezes well! Skip the cream and cheese step, freeze, then reheat and add those in fresh.
Reheat: Gently on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring frequently.

💡 Pro Tips & FAQs

Can I use ground turkey instead?
Absolutely! Ground turkey works beautifully here.

What’s the best potato for this soup?
Russets give a starchy creaminess. For a firmer bite, go with Yukon Golds.

Want a veggie boost?
Stir in some frozen peas or corn toward the end!

🔍 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approximate)

Calories: 465
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 30g
Fiber: 3g
W-W Points: Ask me for a lighter W-W friendly version!

❤️ Kristy’s Note

This soup is my answer to, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” on a cold, chaotic Tuesday. It’s everything I love in one bowl: nourishing, creamy, hearty—and that slow-cooked flavor is unmatched. And let me tell you, the leftovers are even better the next day!

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W-W Creamy Chicken Stew
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheese Soup
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🥄 Let’s Cook Together!

Tried this Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup? I’d love to hear how it turned out! Snap a pic and tag me @KristyCookRecipes. Drop a comment and tell me your favorite twist!