Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup
This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is a rich, comforting dish loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and creamy goodness—perfect for busy weeknights or cold, cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Base:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Soup Ingredients:
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and medium diced
- 12 ounces frozen peas and carrots optional
- 1 10.5 oz can cheddar cheese soup
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces Velveeta cut into cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain the grease.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until it smells good. (Skip if using jarred garlic.)
- Pour the beef mixture into the slow cooker. Add broth, potatoes, frozen peas and carrots, cheddar cheese soup, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are soft.
- One hour before it’s done, stir in the cream and Velveeta. Cover again and cook on low until the cheese melts. Stir gently and serve.