Description
Comforting cheesy hamburger potato soup combines hearty ingredients for a satisfying meal. Midwestern home cooking shines through with rich flavors and creamy texture you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Main Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and brown the ground beef until no pink remains, then transfer to a separate dish.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onions until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir continuously to create a smooth, golden roux that will help thicken the soup.
- Slowly pour in broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a uniform base, allowing the mixture to simmer and slightly thicken.
- Add diced potatoes to the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the pot and pour in milk, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese completely melts and blends into the soup.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, which will help meld the flavors and achieve a velvety consistency.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits or chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein option that keeps the soup hearty and nutritious.
- Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles or diced mushrooms to create a meat-free version with similar texture and depth.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to ensure the soup remains thick and creamy for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, or pepper jack to customize the soup’s flavor profile and add exciting complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg