Description
Hearty potato and hamburger soup from your crockpot brings comfort during chilly days. Creamy broth, tender beef, and simple ingredients merge for a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) lean ground beef
- 8 oz (227 g) cubed Velveeta cheese
- 6 cups (1.4 L) diced Russet potatoes (peeled)
- 2 cups (473 mL) frozen mixed vegetables
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth
- 1.5 cups (355 mL) milk
- 1 medium white onion (diced and peeled)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 tsps dried basil
- 2 tsps dried parsley flakes
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly cooking the meat. Introduce minced garlic, sauté briefly, then drain excess fat completely.
- Crockpot Assembly: Transfer seasoned meat mixture into the crockpot. Layer in russet potatoes, chicken broth, frozen vegetables, dried basil, and fresh parsley, ensuring even distribution.
- Slow Cooking: Set crockpot to low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours. Alternatively, simmer on stovetop for 35-45 minutes until potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
- Thickening Process: Whisk cornstarch and whole milk into a silky, seamless liquid. Gradually integrate this thickening agent into the soup, stirring consistently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Cheese Incorporation: Fold Velveeta cheese into the hot soup, allowing it to melt completely and create a luxurious, velvety texture through gentle stirring.
- Serving Finale: Ladle piping hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant culinary presentation and delicate herbal essence.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavors and eliminate excess grease for a cleaner-tasting soup.
- Potato Selection Strategy: Use russet potatoes for their starchy texture that helps naturally thicken the soup and provides a creamy consistency.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Velveeta cheese gradually and stir consistently to prevent clumping and ensure smooth, even distribution throughout the soup.
- Cooking Time Flexibility: Adjust crockpot settings based on your schedule – low and slow for tender meat or high heat for quicker meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg