Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and loaded with savory goodness. This one-pot meal combines seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese in a velvety, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly nights or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté diced onion and garlic until soft.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Add diced potatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the pot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Lower the heat and mix in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes, then serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Swap protein with turkey, chicken, or sausage for a lighter version.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
- Add cayenne or jalapeños for a spicier kick.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting meat and adding more veggies.
- Experiment with cheeses like Monterey Jack, Gruyère, or white cheddar.
- Stores in the fridge for 3 days or freezes up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
