Here’s a full recipe for Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup—hearty, comforting, and perfect for a slow-cooker or stovetop meal.
Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crumbled bacon
Instructions (Stovetop)
- Cook the beef
In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside. - Sauté vegetables
In the same pot, melt butter or heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. - Make roux for creaminess
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. - Add liquids & potatoes
Slowly stir in beef broth and milk. Add diced potatoes, cooked ground beef, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. - Simmer
Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender and soup thickens. - Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheddar cheese, green onions, or bacon if desired.
Slow Cooker Variation
- Brown beef and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Place cooked beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, seasonings, and 4 cups beef broth.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in milk and flour mixture (or heavy cream) to thicken.
- Garnish and serve.
Tips
- Yukon Gold potatoes work great for creamy texture.
- For extra richness, use half-and-half or add a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- You can add corn, peas, or green beans for more veggies.
If you want, I can also make an ultra-creamy loaded version with bacon, cheese, and green onions baked on top—basically a soup version of a loaded baked potato.
Do you want me to do that?
