Description
Hearty Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup delivers comfort in a single spoonful, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes. Savory warmth mingles with melted cheese, promising satisfying nourishment you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Main Vegetables:
- 4 medium russet or yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (to taste)
- Cayenne pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- Crumbled bacon
- Green onions
- Extra cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and brown the ground beef thoroughly, carefully draining any excess fat after cooking.
- Without cleaning the pot, melt butter and introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Dust the softened vegetables with flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth, golden roux that will help thicken the soup’s base.
- Slowly incorporate milk and broth into the mixture, whisking steadily to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, uniform texture.
- Add diced potatoes, previously cooked ground beef, and selected seasonings to the liquid foundation, raising the temperature until the mixture reaches a robust boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and allow the potatoes to tenderize, which typically takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once potatoes are fork-tender, remove the pot from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- For enhanced richness, swirl in heavy cream and adjust seasonings to personal preference, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like crisp bacon bits or freshly chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Experiment with sweet potatoes or cauliflower as low-carb alternatives to traditional white potatoes.
- Enhance protein content by incorporating additional protein sources like diced chicken or turkey.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend for roux.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg