Hamburger Potato Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small sweet onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Soup Ingredients

04 - 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
05 - 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and medium diced
06 - 12 ounces frozen peas and carrots (optional)
07 - 10.5 ounce can cheddar cheese soup
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Finishing Ingredients

09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 8 ounces Velveeta, cut into cubes (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains and onions are soft, about 8-10 minutes. Drain grease.
02 - Stir garlic into beef mixture and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Skip if using jarred garlic.
03 - Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Stir in broth, potatoes, vegetables, cheddar soup, and pepper.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
05 - One hour before serving, add heavy cream and Velveeta. Cover and cook until cheese melts, then stir to combine.

# Notes:

01 - Velveeta and vegetables are optional
02 - Can use jarred garlic instead of fresh
03 - Add cream at end to prevent curdling