Description
A heartwarming and creamy soup combining ground beef and tender potatoes, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large potatoes, chopped (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping potatoes, celery, and carrots into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and onion.
- Brown the ground beef and onion together in a skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is fully cooked. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Combine the browned meat mixture in the slow cooker with the chopped vegetables and seasonings. Gently mix together.
- Pour in the beef broth until the ingredients are just covered.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Finish with heavy cream about 30 minutes before serving for a velvety texture.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Notes
Pairs nicely with warm, crusty bread and a fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, crock pot, hamburger, potatoes