Description
A rich, comforting blend of ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, this Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (lean 85/15)
- 4 cups Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your large soup pot over medium heat and let it warm up while you gather ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt the butter and sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Push veggies to one side of the pot, add ground beef, and brown it thoroughly. Drain excess fat.
- Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle flour over the meat and veggies, stirring to coat. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring, then add potatoes.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in milk and shredded cheese, keeping heat low. Once cheese melts and soup is creamy, remove from heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with extra shredded cheese or a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve hot and savor every bite.
Notes
- Don’t skip browning the beef for richer flavor.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best meltability.
- Thin with a splash of broth or milk if reheating leftovers.
- Freeze in individual portions for quick meals later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy hamburger potato soup, ground beef soup, potato cheese soup, easy comfort food