This Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup makes for the ultimate slow-cooked comfort food on cold winter days! This rich, flavorful and satisfying soup is made with tender potatoes, hearty ground beef, and a velvety cheese-infused broth. Chock-full of vegetables and flavored with dried herbs, it’s a healthful, one-pot dinner that’s just as simple to make as it is to eat.
Just throw everything into your crockpot and let it simmer to perfection while you go about your day. The cheese, with its melted strings, adds a creamy (smooth) mouthfeel that makes this soup as comfortable as a broken-in mother’s embrace. Pair it with a crusty bread or a fresh salad on the side — and you have a family-friendly dinner everyone will fall in love with!
Why You’ll Love It:
This soup is pure comfort in bowl form, and there’s a lot to love about it:
Set it and Forget it Crockpot Recipe: Just put everything in and let your crockpot do the work for you!
One-Pot Wonder: Not much cleanup because this all simmers in a single pot.
Kid-Approved: The creamy Velveeta and mild flavors are a hit with the little ones.
Customizable: Switch up the veggies, change the seasonings or make it gluten-free — it’s highly versatile.
Meal Prep Hero: Good for making in advance and reheating, and it freezes beautifully.
*Key Ingredients:
Russet Potatoes: The best option because their starchy texture helps to thicken the soup.
Prep Tip: Cut the potatoes so they’re roughly the same size, to help them cook at the same speed.
Lean Ground Beef: Use lean or extra lean to avoid greasy burgers. Fat would have to be drained for a smooth soup.
Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken if you want a lighter version.
Frozen Mixed Vegetables: Quick and easy! And search for a blend, with carrots, peas, corn and green beans.
Fresh Veggies: Do you want to use fresh? Dice small for even cooking.
Why Velveeta? The smooth, melty texture makes it the MVP for creamy soups.
Substitute: Shredded cheddar or a blend of cheeses for a different flavor profile.
Basil and Parsley: Create pungent, herbaceous overtones. You could also throw in thyme or oregano for additional complexity.
Garlic: You need fresh garlic for some aromatic punch.
