Description
Hearty cheesy hamburger potato soup combines comfort with robust flavors from simple ingredients. Ground beef, potatoes, and creamy cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups milk
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, bacon bits
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat at 350°F, carefully draining any accumulated fat to prevent greasiness.
- Introduce butter to the pot, then incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and aromatic.
- Dust the meat mixture with flour, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a rich, thickening base that will enhance the soup’s texture.
- Slowly pour in broth while whisking, then add diced potatoes, allowing the liquid to reach a rolling boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- As potatoes become fork-tender, gradually blend in milk, stirring consistently while incorporating shredded cheese until completely melted and the soup reaches a creamy consistency.
- Delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with additional cheese, crispy bacon bits, or chopped green onions for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the soup heavy and unappetizing.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for a creamier, thicker soup texture that helps bind the ingredients together.
- Shred cheese directly from a block for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded packaged cheese.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half with low-fat milk and lean ground turkey instead of beef to reduce calories and fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg