Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup
Warm up your evenings with Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup, a comforting dish that combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and fresh veggies in a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this soup is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 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.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until onions are translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot. Add diced potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and 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, shredded cheese, and milk until melted and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg