Description

This cheesy hamburger potato soup combines ground beef, tender potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese in a creamy base. A quick and hearty comfort food recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
4 green onions or chives, chopped
Sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

In Dutch oven, cook ground beef 6–8 minutes until browned. Break into bite-sized pieces.
Add onion and sauté 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Push beef to one side, melt butter, sprinkle in flour, and whisk 2 minutes to form roux.
Gradually whisk in beef broth. Add potatoes, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 18–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Lower heat, stir in milk or cream. Add shredded cheddar gradually, stirring until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with green onions and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese. Temper dairy before adding to prevent curdling. Mash a few potatoes into the soup to naturally thicken if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 245
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 692mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 38mg

Keywords: hamburger potato soup, cheesy beef soup, comfort food, hearty soup