Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is a rich, creamy, and hearty dish made with ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for a cozy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups potatoes, diced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Lower heat and stir in whole milk. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or sausage for variation.
- Vegetarian version: use lentils or plant-based meat and vegetable broth.
- Mix in different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Gruyère for extra flavor.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw in fridge and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Add extra milk or broth if soup thickens upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
