Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup, a satisfying dish that blends tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy broth. This soup is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a balance of flavors that will delight your taste buds and fill you up.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the pot.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- Add diced onion to the pot with the cooked ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Add diced potatoes, beef broth, dried thyme, and dried parsley to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup:
- Stir in frozen corn kernels and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in milk or heavy cream, and add butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle the Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy this comforting soup!
