Description
Hearty potato and hamburger soup simmers slowly in the crockpot, blending rich beef flavors with comforting potatoes. Warm spices and creamy texture invite home cooks to savor this satisfying one-pot meal that delivers classic midwest comfort on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) lean ground beef
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cubed Velveeta cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) diced Russet potatoes (peeled)
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 medium white onion (diced and peeled)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
Liquids and Thickeners:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1.5 cups (355 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, ensuring meat is fully cooked. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, then drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture into a 6-quart (5.7 liters) crockpot or large stockpot.
- Add cubed russet potatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, mixed frozen vegetables, dried basil, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir ingredients to distribute evenly throughout the pot.
- Configure crockpot to low temperature setting for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours. Alternatively, use stovetop method and simmer contents for 35-45 minutes until potatoes become tender.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk cornstarch with whole milk until achieving a smooth, lump-free liquid consistency. Slowly incorporate this thickening agent into the soup, stirring continuously.
- Gently fold cubed Velveeta cheese into the hot soup, stirring periodically to ensure complete melting and creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and optionally garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley for enhanced visual appeal and subtle herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Perfect for chilly days, this hearty soup combines comforting ground beef with creamy potato goodness.
- Convenient crockpot method transforms basic ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal with minimal effort.
- Freezing leftovers works wonderfully – simply store in airtight containers for quick future meals.
- Sneaky vegetable additions provide extra nutrition without compromising delicious flavor profile.
- Cornstarch creates magical thickening power, ensuring soup reaches ideal creamy consistency.
- Cheese melts seamlessly, delivering rich, velvety texture that makes every spoonful irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg