A Deliciously Tasty Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup Recipe

When you think about ground beef, it usually conjures up memories of a heavenly burger-type sandwich – which bursts with juicy flavors, smothered in toppings galore, and is typically served piled high with fresh French fries.

Hamburger potato soup (which is crafted from the same main ingredients of the enduring, iconic, and classic burger/fry combo) may be new to some and even, at first, sound a bit out of the usual. But that is where your imagination would take you in the wrong direction.

This creamy and warming hamburger soup is a delicious one-pot meal and is even easy to clean up.

This recipe for this hamburger potato soup comes together quickly and is made from ingredients most people typically stock in their pantries. This soup also eats like a satisfying and comforting meal, is family-friendly (i.e., kids will love it!), but is not too heavy.

Getting Ready to Make this Deliciously Tasty Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup Recipe

Grab a large soup pot or Dutch oven and get ready to serve a warm and delicious bowl of soup that is ideal for busy weeknights or an afternoon meal on the weekend.

• Preparation Time – 10 minutes.
• Cooking Time – 20 – 25 minutes
• Total Time – 30 – 35 minutes.
• Servings – 6.

The Ingredients Used to Make A Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup Recipe

This hamburger potato soup recipe offers cheesy creaminess and is packed with healthy vegetables! Its seasonings are balanced and include a blend of salt, pepper, rosemary, Italian seasonings, and smoked paprika. The ingredients you need include –

• 1 lb. of Lean Ground Beef.
  Pro-tip – it is important to drain excess fat before adding the diced onion and carrots to the pot if you choose to use ground beef with a fat content that exceeds 10%. Note that you can substitute ground beef for ground chicken for those with a taste or dietary preference.
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion – Peeled and Diced.
  Pro-tip – if you prefer, you can substitute a white onion to make this hamburger potato soup.
• 2 Large Whole Carrots – Peeled and Diced.
• 2 Teaspoons of Minced Garlic.
• 1 Tablespoon of Italian Seasoning.
  Pro-tip – If you’d rather make homemade Italian seasoning, it is easy and gives you complete control of how you use the ingredients. Combine dried these dried spices – oregano, thyme, basil, oregano, and marjoram. You can optionally add dried sage as well.
• 1 Teaspoon of Dried Rosemary – Crushed.
• 1 & ¼ Teaspoons of Salt.
• ½ Teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper.
• ½ Teaspoon of Smoked Paprika.
  Pro-tip – Regular paprika will also work, but smoked paprika adds a deep flavor.
• 2 Medium Russet Potatoes – Peeled & Cubed Into Half Inch Pieces.
  Pro-tip – Russet or Yukon Gold work well in this recipe. The potatoes can be peeled if you prefer, but it will definitely work if you decide to leave the peel on. Dicing your potatoes into very small, even pieces will ensure they cook quickly and evenly when served. Plus, you’ll get a little bit of potato in every bite!
• ¾ Cup of Frozen Corn.
• ¾ Cup of Frozen Peas.
• 2 – 14.5 oz. Cans of Vegetable Broth (this is equivalent to 3 & ⅔ cups)
  Pro-tip – The chicken broth is a suitable alternative to vegetable broth and can be used instead.
• ⅔ Cup of Heavy Cream, or if you prefer, you can use Half And Half.
• 1 Cup of Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese.

Cooking Instructions for a Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup

1. Peel and dice the onion, carrots, and potatoes and set them aside until after you have cooked the ground beef.
2. Place a soup pot or large Dutch oven on the stovetop.
3. Brown the ground beef over medium heat.
4. Once the ground beef is fully browned, add the diced onion and carrots to the pot.
5. Sauté these ingredients for 3 – 5 minutes. These few minutes are required for the onions to become soft and translucent.
6. Add the minced garlic and sauté with the other ingredients for about a minute.
7. Add the seasonings (Italian Seasoning, Rosemary, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Smoke Paprika) to the Dutch oven or soup pot.
8. Stir to combine and cover the pot.
9. Turn heat to high and bring ingredients to a boil.
10. Add ⅔ cup of heavy cream, ¾ cup of frozen peas, ¾ cup of frozen corn, 2 cubed russet potatoes, and 2 14.5 oz. Cans of vegetable broth.
11. Reduce the heat to low and simmer these added ingredients for 15 – 20 minutes, be sure to stir occasionally.
12. Add 1 cup of shredded sharp white cheddar cheese to the hot soup.
13. Keep stirring until the shredded cheddar is fully melted.
14. Do a taste test at this point to determine if more salt or pepper is needed.
15. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and enjoy.

FAQs

What are the Potential Side Dishes to Serve With This Tasty Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup?

A tasty and comforting soup goes well with these side dishes –

• A Simple Garden Salad or Jazz it Up with a Beet/Goat Cheese Salad.
• Fresh, Crusty Bread & Butter.
• A Garlic Bread Smothered with Melted Cheese.
• Savory Scones.
• Fluffy Dinner Rolls.

What is the Best Way to Thicken this Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup?

If you prefer a thicker hamburger potato soup, simply add a flour/water slurry, which is a concentrated, starchy liquid. Simply whisk 1 tablespoon and 1 tablespoon of water. Then add this to the hamburger potato soup.

Can You Freeze Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup?

This hamburger potato soup keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days. Freezing soup that has been thickened with cream or another dairy-based ingredient can sometimes lead to the milk proteins separating when it is reheated. So be sure you store it properly. First, cool the soup completely and then store it in an airtight container. Date the container and use it within a month or so for the best results.

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