Description
Warm comfort meets hearty hunger in this cheesy hamburger potato soup, blending savory ground beef with creamy potato goodness. Cheese-lovers and soup enthusiasts will savor each spoonful of rich, satisfying flavors that promise to fill and delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
- 3 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Dairy and Thickeners:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half-and-half cream
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature and sauté ground beef with diced onions, crumbling the meat while stirring frequently until beef browns completely and onions become translucent.
- Incorporate butter into the pot, allowing it to melt, then sprinkle flour and mix thoroughly, cooking the mixture for approximately 3 minutes to create a robust base for the soup.
- Gradually whisk chicken broth into the pot, ensuring a smooth consistency without lumps, then slowly introduce half-and-half cream, stirring continuously to develop a velvety texture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by whisking in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, distributing the seasonings evenly throughout the liquid.
- Add frozen diced hash brown potatoes to the pot, stirring to integrate completely, then reduce heat to medium and allow the soup to simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent bottom scorching.
- Introduce chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant element, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts entirely and creates a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion receives an equal distribution of ingredients, and prepare to enjoy a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- Make roux carefully to prevent lumpy texture by continuously stirring flour and butter until golden and smooth.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for healthier protein options and dietary preferences.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and customize seasoning according to personal taste.
- Enhance soup’s nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced carrots or chopped spinach during potato simmering stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg