Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup

 

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

2 cups beef broth

1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)

1 ½ cups milk

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour (or xanthan gum for low-carb)

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp paprika

Salt & pepper, to taste

½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef – In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Sauté the aromatics – Add butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until the onion is soft. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

3. Simmer the potatoes – Add potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15-20 minutes).

4. Make it creamy – Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add the cheese – Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted. If using, stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies.

6. Adjust seasoning – Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

7. Serve – Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheese, crispy bacon, or chopped green onions if desired.

Would you like a sugar-free version or a variation with a different cheese blend?