Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup
Wisconsin-Style Crockpot Creamy Potato & Chicken Hamburger Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings. This rich and hearty soup features tender potatoes, ground beef, and vibrant vegetables simmered together in a slow cooker until they reach ideal softness. The addition of creamy cheddar cheese makes each bite utterly delicious. With minimal preparation required, you can enjoy a warm bowl of this savory delight any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 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 until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and add chopped onion, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and celery.
- Pour in the broth and sprinkle with thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- 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 and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg