Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is a hearty, creamy soup made with ground beef, tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a rich broth. It’s a comforting one-pot meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Paprika or dried parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set beef aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and add chopped onion. Cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking to keep the mixture smooth.
- Add diced potatoes, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef to the pot. Stir in milk and heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve hot. Garnish with paprika or dried parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add veggies like corn, carrots, or celery for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use Colby Jack or pepper jack cheese for a flavor variation.
- For added thickness, mash a portion of the potatoes in the pot.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently with added broth or milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
