Creamy Potato Hamburger Soup (Printable Version)

A warm, creamy bowl featuring ground beef, potatoes, fresh veggies, and melted cheddar cheese.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat

01 - 450 grams ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 600 grams diced potatoes
05 - 80 grams frozen corn kernels
06 - 80 grams frozen peas
07 - 60 grams diced carrots
08 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

→ Liquids

09 - 950 milliliters beef broth
10 - 475 milliliters milk

→ Dairy

11 - 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese

→ Herbs & Spices

12 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until browned. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
02 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
03 - Incorporate diced potatoes, beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced.
04 - Stir in frozen corn, peas, and diced carrots. Simmer for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are heated through and tender.
05 - Pour in milk and add shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese melts completely and the soup attains a creamy consistency. Adjust texture with extra milk if desired.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if preferred.

# Notes:

01 - For thinner consistency, add additional milk. Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months. Reheat gently and stir to maintain creaminess.