Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup Recipe
This creamy potato hamburger soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy broth. Perfect for those chilly evenings, it's a satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, diced (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Allow the soup to heat through, but do not bring it back to a boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables such as carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes in the pot before adding the milk and cream.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.