Description
Hearty homemade Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes and melted cheese. Warm spices and silky texture invite you to savor each spoonful of this satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring complete rendering of fat, then carefully drain any excess grease.
- Introduce diced onions to the beef, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, releasing their subtle sweetness.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and chicken broth into the mixture, elevating the temperature until boiling, then reduce heat and allow the potatoes to simmer and tenderize for approximately 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a complementary roux in a separate saucepan by gently melting butter and whisking in flour until smooth and golden.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, continuously whisking to prevent lumps and create a silky, thickened base.
- Merge the creamy roux with the simmering potato and beef mixture, stirring thoroughly to integrate flavors and textures.
- Enrich the soup by introducing shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese completely dissolves and creates a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, accompanied by crusty artisan bread or crisp crackers for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or lean ground beef for a healthier version that reduces overall fat content.
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk to create a lactose-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Keep potato cubes uniform in size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Add extra vegetables like carrots or celery for boosted nutrition and enhanced flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg