Description
A rich, creamy, and comforting soup loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese — perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Bacon bits (optional)
- Parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
- In the same pot, melt remaining tablespoon of butter. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced potatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, and cook for 2 more minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in heavy cream.
- Return cooked beef to the pot. Add creamy mixture and stir well. Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with green onions, bacon bits, and parsley or chives. Serve hot.
Notes
To lighten the soup, use ground turkey, low-fat milk, and reduced-fat cheese. For a low-carb option, substitute cauliflower for potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesy hamburger potato soup, comfort food, beef and potato soup, easy dinner