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Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup

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A hearty and creamy slow cooker soup made with potatoes, ground beef, and cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Transfer the ground beef mixture to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the beef broth, diced potatoes, diced carrots, salt, pepper, and thyme to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir the thickened milk mixture and the shredded cheddar cheese into the slow cooker. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding the milk and cheese mixture.
  • This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • Add a splash of heavy cream for extra richness.

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