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Crockpot Potato and Hamburger Soup is the ultimate comfort food! It is filling, delicious and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Meat and potato combination makes the ultimate comfort ford that everyone loves. If you have tried our Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup or Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe then you know that this hamburger potato soup will be just as good.
I love this flavor of this creamy potato soup recipe and how simple it is to make. Serve in your favorite bowls for a crowd pleasing soup.
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Why We Love This Soup
Crockpot Potato and Hamburger Soup is simple enough for a weeknight meal but perfect to serve for a game day meal. Prep time is minimal and the ingredients are simple enough that anyone can make this recipe.
This soup is so rich, hearty and filling. We love making it in the crock pot but you can even make it in a large pot on the stovetop.
Ingredients:
- Lean Ground Beef – You can also use Ground Turkey
- Onion – Dice onion ahead of time and freeze it. See Can you Freeze Onions? for more tips
- Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Russet Potatoes – Peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- Beef Broth – You can also use water or chicken broth
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Vegetables – Feel free to add veggies to this soup for even more flavor. Add in peas, green beans, carrots, diced celery or spinach.
- Change Meat – You can also substitute the ground beef with ground chicken
How to Make Potato and Hamburger Soup in Crockpot
Step 1 – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2 – Transfer the cooked ground beef to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Step 3 – Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream.
Step 4 – Cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Garnished with chopped fresh parsley or chives, if desired.
Expert Tips
- Potatoes – Russet potatoes work well in this recipe because they hold their shape and become tender during the long cooking process. However, you can use other types of potatoes, such as red or Yukon gold, if desired.
- Desired Consistency – If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender before adding the corn, cheese, and cream.
- Brown Ground Beef – Before adding the ground beef to the slow cooker, make sure to cook in a separate skillet and drain the grease.
Serving Suggestions
Crock Pot Potato and Hamburger Soup is a complete meal idea and is loaded with so much flavor. You can easily serve with a side salad or make a sandwich. Here are some of our favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
I like to dice the potatoes about ½ inch in size. Make sure to keep about the same size so they cook evenly. I like to make them a little bigger so they don’t get lost with the other ingredients.
This soup has a thinner base than a traditional potato soup. If you prefer to thicken you can combine flour, heavy cream and milk in a saucepan. For more tips, see How to Thicken Potato Soup.
A traditional potato soup is made with russet potatoes but you can easily use different types of potatoes. Other options is a Yukon Gold Potatoes but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
Storing Tips
- Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days.
- Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stove top in a saucepan.
- Freezer – Freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
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Crockpot Potato and Hamburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 10.5 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked ground beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
- Garnished with chopped fresh parsley or chives, if desired.
I loved how easy and filling this soup is!