Description
Hearty Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes and melted cheese. Warm spices and smooth textures invite hungry diners to savor this satisfying midwest classic that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 cups (0.96 kg) diced potatoes
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Aromatics and Thickeners:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped green onions
- Crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring no pink remains. Drain away excess grease and reserve the meat for later.
- Using the same pot, melt butter and gently sauté onions until they become translucent and fragrant. Introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux. Gradually incorporate chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Add diced potatoes along with salt, pepper, and paprika. Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked ground beef into the soup. Gradually fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and the soup develops a rich, creamy texture.
- Transfer the hot soup into serving bowls. Optional: Enhance presentation by garnishing with chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Boost nutrition by adding diced carrots or chopped spinach during the potato cooking stage for extra vegetables.
- Use russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture and creamy consistency in the soup.
- Prevent cheese from becoming grainy by reducing heat to low when adding cheese and stirring gently until just melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg