Description
This Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food—perfect for a chilly night or a quick weeknight dinner. Loaded with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy broth, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal the whole family will love. Best part? It’s ready in just under an hour!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups chicken or beef broth
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1 cup milk
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tsp dried parsley
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Optional toppings: crispy bacon bits, green onions, extra cheese
Instructions
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Brown the Beef
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. -
Sauté Vegetables
Add butter, then sauté chopped onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. -
Add Potatoes and Broth
Stir in diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. -
Make it Creamy
In a separate bowl, whisk flour into milk until smooth. Pour into the pot, stirring well. Add heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, parsley). -
Simmer and Serve
Let the soup simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Garnish & Enjoy
Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon bits, green onions, or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
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Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicy twist.
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For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
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This soup thickens more as it cools—add extra broth or milk when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy hamburger potato soup, easy soup recipe, 1-hour comfort food