Description
Hearty Midwestern Potato & Hamburger Soup brings comfort straight from rustic kitchen tables, blending savory ground beef with rich, silky potato goodness. Warm spoons will carry memories of home-cooked meals that nourish both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground hamburger (ground beef)
Vegetables:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Liquid and Dairy:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional):
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground hamburger, ensuring complete cooking while eliminating excess fat.
- Incorporate butter into the pot with cooked meat, then introduce finely chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Evenly dust flour over the meat mixture, continuously stirring to create a uniform coating that will help thicken the soup’s base.
- Gradually stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a smooth liquid foundation.
- Add diced potatoes along with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Gently blend milk and heavy cream into the soup, warming thoroughly without allowing the liquid to reach a boiling point; taste and refine seasonings as needed.
- Ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, topping with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for an enhanced flavor profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain hamburger thoroughly to prevent soup from becoming greasy, using a colander or paper towels for best results.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamier, thicker soup texture that helps naturally thicken the broth.
- Avoid boiling after adding dairy to prevent curdling; keep the heat low and gentle when incorporating milk and cream.
- Customize protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations like low-fat or vegetarian preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg