Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup Recipe
A comforting and hearty Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup featuring ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy cheddar cheese simmered to perfection. This rich and savory soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese and Oils
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add milk and cream: Pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the soup to heat through, but avoid letting it boil.
- Melt the cheese: Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese to the pot, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth.
- Season and simmer: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. For extra flavor, garnish with more shredded cheese, crispy bacon bits, or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, garnish with crispy bacon bits and sliced green onions.
- Make sure not to boil the soup after adding milk and cream to prevent curdling.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor.
- To make it lower fat, use reduced-fat cheese and milk options.
Keywords: Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup, ground beef soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food soup, cheddar cheese soup
