{"id":648,"date":"2026-01-17T18:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=648"},"modified":"2026-01-17T18:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T18:03:40","slug":"crockpot-creamy-potato-hamburger-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=648","title":{"rendered":"Crockpot Creamy Potato &#038; Hamburger Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Crockpot Creamy Potato &amp; Hamburger Soup<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rich, Hearty &amp; Comforting Slow Cooker Meal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Crockpot Creamy Potato &amp; Hamburger Soup<\/strong> is the definition of comfort food. Made with <strong>tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, vegetables, and a rich creamy broth<\/strong>, this slow-cooker soup is warm, filling, and perfect for chilly days or busy weeknights.<\/p>\n<p>Everything comes together effortlessly in the crockpot, making it a <strong>set-it-and-forget-it<\/strong> recipe that the whole family will love. Serve it with crusty bread and you\u2019ve got a complete, satisfying meal.<\/p>\n<h2>Why You\u2019ll Love This Soup<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy slow cooker recipe<\/li>\n<li>Hearty, creamy, and filling<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for meal prep and leftovers<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly comfort food<\/li>\n<li>Simple ingredients, big flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 large onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 large potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>3 large carrots, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 celery stalks, sliced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken or beef broth<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried parsley<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Garnish (Optional):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Extra shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Brown the Ground Beef<\/h3>\n<p>In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.<\/p>\n<p>Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and saut\u00e9 for <strong>about 5 minutes<\/strong>, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Add Ingredients to the Crockpot<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the crockpot.<br \/>\nAdd the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and sliced celery.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Add Broth and Seasonings<\/h3>\n<p>Pour in the broth. Add dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.<br \/>\nStir well to combine all ingredients evenly.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Slow Cook<\/h3>\n<p>Cover and cook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>On Low:<\/strong> 6\u20138 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>On High:<\/strong> 3\u20134 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cook until the potatoes and vegetables are fork-tender.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Make It Creamy<\/h3>\n<p>Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a thicker soup, add the cornstarch slurry and stir well.<br \/>\nContinue cooking on <strong>low for 15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>, until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is rich and creamy.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra cheddar cheese if desired.<br \/>\nServe warm with crusty bread or dinner rolls.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Creamy Potato Soup<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking<\/li>\n<li>Sharp cheddar adds the best flavor<\/li>\n<li>Use heavy cream for extra richness<\/li>\n<li>For extra thickness, mash a few potatoes directly in the crockpot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Variations &amp; Add-Ins<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add cooked bacon for smoky flavor<\/li>\n<li>Swap ground beef for ground turkey<\/li>\n<li>Add corn or peas for extra veggies<\/li>\n<li>Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to <strong>4 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat gently on the stove or microwave<\/li>\n<li>Freezes well (without garnish) for up to <strong>2 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Crockpot Creamy Potato &amp; Hamburger Soup &nbsp; Rich, Hearty &amp; Comforting Slow Cooker Meal This Crockpot Creamy Potato &amp;&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=648"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":650,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions\/650"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}