Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

INGREDIENTS

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• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper or celery (optional)
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 4 cups milk, divided
• 1/3 cup flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Meat and Veggies:

1. Melt the Butter:
   • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Cook the Beef:
   • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Cook the Onion:
   • Add the chopped onion to the beef and cook until the onion is transparent, about 3-4 minutes.

Transfer to Crockpot:

4. Transfer Mixture:
   • Transfer the meat and onion mixture to the crockpot.
5. Add Veggies and Seasoning:
   • Stir in the diced carrot, diced potatoes, chopped green pepper or celery (if using), tomato juice, salt, black pepper, and seasoned salt.

Cook the Soup:

6. Cover and Cook:
   • Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for about 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.

Thicken the Soup:

7. Prepare Thickening Mixture:
   • In a separate bowl, combine the flour with 1 cup of milk. Stir until smooth.
8. Add Thickening Mixture:
   • About 30 minutes before serving, stir the flour-milk mixture into the soup in the crockpot.
9. Add Remaining Milk:
   • Add the remaining 3 cups of milk, stirring well.
10. Cook Further:
    • Let the soup cook for an additional 30 minutes on high heat, stirring occasionally. Do not let the soup boil again.

Serve and Enjoy:

11. Serve:
    • Once the soup has thickened and is heated through, ladle the soup into bowls.
12. Enjoy:
    • Enjoy the soup hot with your favorite bread or crackers.

Enjoy this comforting and creamy Crockpot Potato & Hamburger Soup!