Delicious Crock Pot Potato and Hamburger Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Start by browning 1 pound of lean ground beef in the crockpot using the sauté feature, or in a skillet if your crockpot doesn't have that feature.

Chop 1 onion; if it's large, use half. Use a chopper for quick chopping and add the chopped onion to the crockpot.

Peel and dice about 3 russet potatoes (approximately 1 pound). Cut them into small pieces that will fit on a spoon.

Add the diced potatoes to the crockpot.

Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of basil to the crockpot.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and 1 cup of milk.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes (with juices) and 1 can of cheddar cheese soup to the mixture.

Stir to combine all ingredients, but it's okay if it's not completely mixed as it will meld while cooking.

Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring to combine.

Let the soup heat through until the cheese is melted and everything is warmed up before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens