🍲 Creamy Crockpot Potato & Hamburger Soup 🥔

A heartwarming bowl of comfort that brings the family together around the dinner table! Perfect for busy days and chilly evenings.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lb ground beef
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat and set aside.
2. In your crockpot, combine the browned beef, diced potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic.
3. Pour in the beef broth and season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Give everything a good stir to ensure it's well mixed.
4. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors are well blended.
5. Near the end of cooking time, stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Proteins: 20g
- Fats: 20g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half and use low-fat cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition and flavor.
- This soup freezes well, so consider making a double batch for a quick and easy meal on a future busy day.

⏳ Preparation Time 🕒
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 6-8 hours | Serving: 6