Description
This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal. It features tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy cheddar cheese broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 small onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups diced potatoes
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat, leaving 1–2 tbsp.
- Add the diced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Stir in the whole milk. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, one handful at a time, stirring until smooth after each addition.
- If using, stir in the smoked paprika or red pepper flakes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and chives or green onions.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, always shred your own cheese from a block and add it when the soup is not boiling.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheated gently. Freezing is not recommended.
- To thicken the soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry (2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup cold water) or mash some of the potatoes in the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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