Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 5-6 potatoes of medium size, peeled and cut into small pieces.
  • 1 average-sized onion, diced
  • 3 pieces of minced garlic
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
  • 3 cups of whole milk (or half-and-half for a creamier texture)
  • 2 cups of grated cheddar  cheese
  • 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour can be added to thicken the mixture, but it is not necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons of butter (if desired, for extra creaminess)
  • Chopped green onions or fresh parsley can be used to decorate the dish, but it is not necessary.

How To Make  Crockpot Creamy Potato &  Hamburger Soup

  1. Cook the ground beef in a pan on medium heat until it is completely cooked. Remove any extra fat and put the beef in the slow cooker.
  2. Get the vegetables ready. Cut the potatoes into small pieces, chop the onion, and finely chop the garlic. Put them in the slow cooker with the cooked beef.
  3. Make the soup: Put the chicken broth, parsley, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Mix together.
  4. Cook the dish by placing a lid on the pot and cooking on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are soft.