Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is an easy bowl of comfort packed with browned beef and tender potatoes in creamy cheddar broth while this quick and simple recipe gives you the best cozy ideas for a healthy inspired weeknight dinner and also works for meal prep plus potluck nights and holiday gatherings or a casual party when you need a warm homemade soup with familiar ingredients that feels filling family friendly and easy to serve on cold busy evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 small onion Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1.5 cups shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons sliced Green onions
Instructions
- Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into small irregular cubes so the pieces are similar enough to cook evenly while still looking homemade. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic so the vegetables become visibly smaller and ready to combine with the beef.
- Cook the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef changes from pink to deep brown in uneven crumbles while the onion turns soft and translucent. Fold in the garlic near the end so it becomes glossy and aromatic while the browned beef shifts into loose clusters throughout the pot.
- Scatter the potato cubes into the browned beef and pour in the beef broth so the pieces shift through the pot and sit at different depths in the liquid. Add the salt and black pepper plus smoked paprika then simmer until the potatoes change from firm opaque cubes to softened pieces with slightly rounded edges.
- Blend the cornstarch into the cold milk and pour it through the softened potatoes and beef so pale streaks spread through the broth before disappearing as the soup thickens. Fold in the shredded cheddar until uneven ribbons melt through the pot and the broth changes into a creamy golden mixture that clings lightly to the potatoes.
- Scoop one generous portion into a white soup bowl so tender potato chunks and browned beef rise above the creamy broth in a casual uneven arrangement. Scatter the sliced green onions over the top so the finished portion gains fresh color while melted cheddar remains visible in irregular streaks across the surface.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Cut the potatoes into small uneven cubes so they soften at nearly the same pace while still giving the soup a homemade texture.
- Brown the beef until deep golden bits form because those caramelized edges add savory flavor that keeps the creamy soup from tasting flat.
- Add the cheddar after lowering the heat so it melts smoothly into the soup instead of tightening into oily clumps or grainy strands.
- Let the finished soup rest for five minutes before serving because the creamy broth thickens slightly and coats the potatoes more evenly.
Storage: Cool leftover Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup before transferring it into a tightly sealed container so excess steam does not thin the creamy broth. Refrigerate the soup for up to three days and keep the green onion garnish separate so it stays fresh for serving. Reheat individual portions gently until steaming while stirring often because strong heat can make the cheddar separate from the creamy base. Freezing is possible although the potatoes and dairy may become slightly grainy after thawing so refrigerated leftovers give the most consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg