Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is a comforting one-pot meal packed with creamy potatoes, ground beef, cheddar cheese, and simple pantry staples. It’s a hearty, satisfying dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes for the perfect quick comfort food fix.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (90/10 lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or beef broth
4 cups frozen diced potatoes (hash browns)
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, cooked bacon bits, sour cream
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Stir in the frozen diced potatoes and the can of cheddar cheese soup.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the milk. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
6. Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, use smoked paprika or a mix of sharp and mild cheddar.
Always add cheese off the boil to prevent graininess.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or milk to maintain creaminess.
Great with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg