Description
Hearty Midwest potato and hamburger soup blends comfort with rich, satisfying flavors for family dinners. Generous portions of ground beef, tender potatoes, and smooth cream create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Main Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid & Dairy Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning & Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and thoroughly brown the ground beef over moderate temperature, carefully removing any accumulated fat.
- Without cleaning the pot, melt butter and gently transform onions and garlic into a translucent, aromatic mixture.
- Sprinkle flour into the vegetable blend, whisking continuously to create a golden, thickening base that prevents lumpy textures.
- Pour broth slowly while stirring, allowing the liquid to incorporate smoothly and develop a consistent, silky consistency.
- Introduce diced potatoes along with seasonings, ensuring each potato piece is submerged in the flavorful liquid.
- Cover and simmer until potatoes reach a tender, almost creamy texture, which typically requires approximately 15-20 minutes of patient cooking.
- Reintroduce the prepared ground beef to the pot, then seamlessly blend milk and heavy cream into the developing soup.
- Allow the mixture to gently bubble, melding flavors and creating a rich, harmonious profile.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese dissolves completely and creates a luxurious, velvety finish.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Consider using sweet potatoes as a nutrient-dense alternative for added vitamin boost and unique flavor profile.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a substitute for traditional flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg