Here’s a hearty, creamy Crockpot Potato & Hamburger Soup recipe—perfect for an easy weeknight meal. It’s flavorful, filling, and requires minimal prep.

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🥔🍲 Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

Ingredients (6–8 servings)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 cups beef broth (or 4 cups for thinner soup)

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

• 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)

• 1 cup corn (optional)

• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (add at end)

• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

1. Brown the beef

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink.

2. Drain excess fat.

2. Add ingredients to crockpot

1. Place potatoes, onion, garlic, cooked beef, broth, water, and seasonings in the slow cooker.

2. Stir to combine.

3. Add optional carrots and corn if using.

3. Cook

• Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

4. Make it creamy

1. If using flour/cornstarch for thickening, mix 2 tbsp flour with ¼ cup cold water to make a slurry.

2. Stir slurry into the soup about 30 minutes before serving; cook until thickened.

3. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half just before serving.

5. Serve

• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

• Garnish with chopped green onions, shredded cheese, or crispy bacon bits.

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⭐ Tips

• Extra flavor: Sauté onion and garlic with the ground beef for a deeper flavor.

• Cheesy version: Add 1–2 cups shredded cheddar near the end.

• Vegetables: Add peas, green beans, or bell peppers for variety.

• Make-ahead: Soup stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days and freezes beautifully.

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If you want, I can also provide a 15-minute prep “dump-and-go” version that’s perfect for busy mornings.

Do you want me to do that?