Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty cheesy hamburger potato soup, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes and melted cheese. Warm spices and simple ingredients create a satisfying meal that brings families together around the dinner table, promising deliciousness in every comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, melt butter over medium heat and thoroughly brown the ground beef, fragmenting the meat while cooking.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Pour beef broth into the pot and introduce diced potatoes, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Verify potato tenderness by piercing with a fork, ensuring they are soft and easily mashable.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream, creating a smooth, velvety texture that transforms the soup’s consistency.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese completely dissolves and integrates with the soup.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting to achieve balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh chives for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- For leaner option, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken to reduce fat content while maintaining protein.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Shred cheese directly from block for better melting and smoother consistency compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days, gently reheat on stovetop to prevent separation of cream and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg