Name: crockpot creamy potato hamburger soup easy recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) ground beef, halal; 400 g (14 oz) russet potatoes, diced; 150 g (5 oz) carrots, diced; 80 g (3 oz) celery, diced; 150 g (5 oz) onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 L (4 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth; 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk, halal-certified; 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream (or halal half-and-half); 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter; 30 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp smoked chipotle powder; 150 g (5 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated (halal-certified); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil (for garnish); 1 tbsp fresh chives, sliced (for garnish)

Description

This Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish, packed with hearty potatoes, savory ground beef, and a smoky chipotle cheddar swirl. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe perfect for a chilly day.

Ingredients

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500 g (1 lb) ground beef, halal
400 g (14 oz) russet potatoes, diced
150 g (5 oz) carrots, diced
80 g (3 oz) celery, diced
150 g (5 oz) onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 L (4 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
240 ml (1 cup) whole milk, halal-certified
120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream (or halal half-and-half)
30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
30 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
1 tsp smoked chipotle powder
150 g (5 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated (halal-certified)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for garnish)
1 tbsp fresh chives, sliced (for garnish)

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Instructions

Brown the Beef: Cook and crumble 1 lb ground beef, drain fat, and transfer to crockpot.
Make Cheddar Base: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk and cream. Add chipotle powder and half the cheddar, stir until melted.
Layer Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes to the crockpot with beef.
Add Liquid & Season: Pour in broth, add thyme and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper.
Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
Incorporate Cheese: Stir in cheddar base and remaining cheddar during the last 15 minutes.
Garnish & Serve: Adjust seasoning, drizzle with chive oil, and sprinkle with chives.

Notes

For a smoother texture, partially blend the soup with an immersion blender after cooking. Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg