Description
Rich and comforting potato & hamburger soup delivers hearty warmth from German culinary traditions. Home cooks can craft this simple one-pot meal with basic ingredients for a satisfying winter dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Thickening and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped green onions
- Crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat to ensure a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Introduce butter, diced onions, and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until aromatics release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth, golden roux that will thicken the soup’s foundation.
- Gradually pour in broth while whisking constantly, preventing any potential lumps and creating a silky, uniform liquid base.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper, then bring the concoction to a rolling boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes reach a tender, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Blend in milk and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts completely and integrates into a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, offering optional garnishes like crisp green onions or crumbled bacon to enhance the dining experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Consider using low-sodium broth to control salt intake and customize seasoning to taste.
- Dice potatoes uniformly for consistent cooking and a smoother texture throughout the soup.
- Grate cheese fresh for maximum melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg