Description
This hearty Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup combines tender ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and tender potatoes in a savory broth, creating a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
Liquids
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
Dairy and Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 oz or 225 g)
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary to keep the soup from being too oily.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and paprika if using. Bring the mixture to a boil to begin cooking the potatoes.
- Simmer Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the soup has a creamy consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional shredded cheese or chopped green onions for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes after simmering before adding the milk and cheese.
- Use low-fat milk to reduce the fat content if desired.
- To add more vegetables, consider adding diced carrots or celery during the initial sauté with the onions and garlic.
- This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with coconut or almond milk and omit the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheesy hamburger potato soup, ground beef soup, potato soup with cheese, hearty soup, American comfort food
