Description
A hearty and comforting crockpot soup that combines lean ground beef, cheese, and potatoes for an easy meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup carrots, grated or finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: crumbled bacon for topping
- Optional: pickles for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet until crispy on the edges, then drain off the fat.
- Add the beef to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for about 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the cheddar cheese, milk, and sour cream to the crockpot. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with optional toppings of bacon or pickles.
Notes
For a thicker soup, add instant mashed potatoes if needed. Diced potatoes can be smaller for a smoother texture. Try mixing in different cheeses for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg