Description
A creamy, cheesy comfort soup featuring tender potatoes and savory ground beef, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Push the aromatics to the side and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in milk and heavy cream, warming gently without boiling.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes to thicken and meld flavors. Serve in bowls topped with desired garnishes.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use plant-based crumbles and vegetable broth. To thicken, mash some cooked potatoes into the soup.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy soup, hamburger soup, comfort food, potato soup