Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup
Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This rich and creamy soup combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a luscious blend of melted cheddar cheese that warms you from the inside out. Simply toss all your ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do the work while you relax or enjoy time with loved ones. It’s an effortless way to prepare a hearty meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and pour in the chicken broth.
- Season with dried thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg