Description
A hearty and creamy Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe features savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, making it a family favorite. It’s easy to prepare and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika, thyme, bacon bits, carrots, celery, sausage
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pot. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- While potatoes cook, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk or cream until thickened.
- Stir the cream sauce into the potato mixture. Add the browned beef back to the pot.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean turkey and low-fat milk.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrients.
- Bacon bits can add a smoky flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: N/A