Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup
This comforting Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup combines the rich flavors of ground beef and creamy cheese, blended with tender potatoes for a hearty meal. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is sure to warm you up and satisfy your cravings.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 can opener
- 1 potato peeler
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced About 2 lbs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste chopped green onions For garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the milk and frozen corn to the pot. Stir well to combine, and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, consider adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
You can use a mix of cheeses for added flavor, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.