Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup, an ideal dish for cozy evenings. This rich and creamy soup is a delightful blend of tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, creating an irresistible aroma as it simmers in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this easy-to-make soup will impress everyone at the table. Just throw in your ingredients and let the crockpot work its magic while you enjoy your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and add chopped onion and minced garlic until onions are translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, broth, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. For a thicker consistency, add cornstarch mixed with water.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg