Description
Hearty hamburger potato soup blends comfort with rustic flavors from German culinary traditions. Meat, potatoes, and rich cream merge in a satisfying bowl that warms souls completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) lean ground beef
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 6 cups (900 grams) peeled and diced Russet potatoes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups (280 grams) frozen mixed vegetables of your choice
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, incorporating diced onions and minced garlic until meat browns completely and onions turn translucent. Eliminate excess fat through draining.
- Relocate beef mixture into a large cooking vessel, combining with diced potatoes, chicken broth, frozen vegetable medley, dried basil, and parsley flakes. Thoroughly integrate ingredients.
- For crockpot preparation, simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours until potato chunks become fork-tender. Alternatively, stovetop method requires maintaining gentle bubbling until potatoes soften.
- Create smooth thickening agent by whisking cornstarch into milk until no lumps remain. Gradually introduce this mixture into soup, stirring consistently to prevent clumping.
- Incorporate cubed Velveeta cheese, continuously stirring until completely dissolved and soup achieves luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Once soup reaches optimal temperature and texture, portion into serving bowls. Garnish as desired and serve piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the beef by using lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein option.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and create a more diet-friendly version.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale for increased vitamins and minerals.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or gouda for unique flavor profiles that complement the soup’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (crockpot) or 40 minutes (stovetop)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg