Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

from thekitchenmagpie.com
260 min

This Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup is comfort food at it's most delicious! Hamburger, potatoes & vegetables all combine to make one great soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion (peeled and diced)
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced)
  • 6 cups of chicken broth
  • 6 cups of peeled & diced Russet potatoes
  • 2 cups of your favourite frozen vegetable mix
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet ,fry the ground beef and onions until the onions are soft and the ground beef browned. Drain the grease.

  2. 2

    Fry the garlic until browned and fragrant. Add the beef mixture to the crockpot or stockpot on the stove.

  3. 3

    Add in the potatoes, broth, vegetables, basil and parsley.

  4. 4

    Cook in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours, on high for 3-4, or simmer on the stove until the potatoes are tender and starting to dissolve sightly.

  5. 5

    Whisk the cornstarch into the milk, then whisk into the soup. Add the Velveeta and let it melt, stirring occasionally. When it's melted in completely, spoon into bowls and serve.