Description
Hearty cheesy hamburger potato soup brings comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, blending rich ground beef with creamy potatoes. Warm spices and melted cheese create a soul-satisfying bowl you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 cups (960 ml) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium warmth. Toss in diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they transform into a translucent, fragrant mixture.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, methodically breaking it into crumbly pieces while cooking. Continue until the meat achieves a rich, golden-brown exterior and is thoroughly cooked. Eliminate any lingering grease for a cleaner soup texture.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and chicken broth into the meaty foundation. Elevate the temperature to create a rapid boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the potatoes to tenderize, approximately 15-20 minutes, until they reach a soft, easily pierced consistency.
- Gently cascade milk and heavy cream into the simmering mixture, creating a luxurious, creamy landscape. Stir with precision to ensure thorough integration, maintaining a temperature just below boiling to preserve the dairy’s smooth character.
- Gradually shower shredded cheddar cheese into the pot, whisking continuously. Watch as the cheese dissolves, transforming the soup into a velvety, golden concoction with a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- Calibrate the soup’s seasoning with salt and pepper, allowing the flavors to intermingle during a final 5-10 minute simmer. This resting period enables the ingredients to meld, creating a more profound and cohesive taste experience.
- Artfully ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls. Enhance the presentation with optional garnishes like additional cheese, crispy bacon fragments, or delicate green onion slivers for an elevated culinary touch.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy soup texture and ensure a cleaner, lighter dish.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for better soup thickening and creamier consistency.
- Lower heat while adding dairy prevents curdling and maintains smooth, silky soup texture.
- Grate cheese freshly for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg