Description
Hearty cheesy hamburger potato soup brings comfort from cold nights. Ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese combine in a rich, satisfying bowl that warms you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken broth
Dairy and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Optional Toppings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: bacon bits
- Optional: green onions
Instructions
- Heat large pot over medium-high temperature, brown ground beef thoroughly while breaking into small crumbles, then drain excess grease completely.
- In same pot, melt butter and sauté diced onions until they become soft and translucent, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux that will thicken the soup’s texture.
- Slowly pour chicken broth and milk into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky consistency.
- Bring liquid mixture to gentle simmer, then add diced potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with fork.
- Reintroduce cooked ground beef into pot, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the soup’s liquid base.
- Gradually fold shredded cheese into hot soup, stirring until completely melted and creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed for optimal seasoning.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits or chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting flour quantity or adding extra broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Enhance flavor depth by incorporating additional seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs during the cooking process.
- Make ahead and store in airtight containers for convenient meal prep, with soup staying fresh in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg