Description
Hearty Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup delivers comfort in a single bowl, blending rustic ingredients with rich, satisfying flavors. Home cooks can savor this warm embrace of ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese that promises delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Liquid:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a heated pot with melted butter, breaking into fine crumbles until no pink remains.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, add cubed potatoes, and elevate to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for approximately 20 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Stream in heavy cream and gradually fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, velvety texture.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped fresh chives for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Allow potatoes to cook slowly, preventing them from becoming mushy or breaking apart during simmering.
- Grate cheese fresh for better melting and more authentic texture compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- For gluten-free adaptation, confirm beef broth is certified gluten-free and replace wheat-based ingredients if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg