Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup 

Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup Recipe

If you’re looking for a warm, filling dinner that’s budget-friendly and family-approved, this Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup is the perfect comfort food. Made with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a rich creamy broth, this one-pot meal is hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table.

This easy hamburger potato soup recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, cold weather, or whenever you need something cozy and comforting. It’s simple, affordable, and packed with classic homestyle flavor.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups milk or half-and-half
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Add diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Make It Creamy:

5. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
7. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
8. Pour the creamy mixture into the soup and stir well.
9. Simmer 5 more minutes until thick and creamy.
10. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese if using.

Serve hot and enjoy!