Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup combines the savory satisfaction of a cheeseburger with the hearty comfort of a loaded baked potato in a creamy, cheesy soup. This one-pot meal is easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or beef broth
4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings: cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, extra cheese, dill pickle slices
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Create the Base: Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Build the Soup: Slowly pour in broth while stirring. Add cubed potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream. Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth.
6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with desired toppings.
Notes
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on stovetop over low heat; add splash of broth or milk if too thick.
Protein Swap: Use ground turkey for lighter version.
Dairy Swap: Use evaporated milk or half cream, half cauliflower puree to lighten.
Spice Options: Add diced green chiles or hot sauce for heat.
Cheese Options: Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Gouda, or Swiss for different flavor.
Slow Cooker: Brown beef and onion first. Cook everything except cream and cheese on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours. Add cream and cheese at end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg