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This Hamburger Potato Soup is the perfect hearty soup for a cold day. Loaded with bacon bits, creamy melted cheese, and tender ground beef, this comfort food is filling, delicious, and easy to make. This red potato and ground beef soup is so delicious.
- LS
- LC
March 9, 2026
This Hamburger Potato Soup is the perfect hearty soup for a cold day. Loaded with bacon bits, creamy melted cheese, and tender ground beef, this comfort food is filling, delicious, and easy to make. This red potato and ground beef soup is so delicious.
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- Render Bacon Perfectly for Maximum Flavor 🥓Cook bacon on medium heat until crispy, then reserve the rendered fat to sauté onions and garlic—this infuses the entire soup with deep, smoky flavor that store-bought broth cannot replicate.
- Brown Ground Beef Thoroughly for Rich Depth 🍖Don't rush the browning step; let the ground beef sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side over medium-high heat to develop a flavorful crust before breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Create a Silky Roux Base for Creamy Texture 🧈Make a proper roux by cooking equal parts butter and flour for 1-2 minutes before adding broth—this prevents lumps and creates a luxuriously smooth, velvety soup consistency.
- Cut Potatoes Uniformly for Even Cooking ✂️Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes so they cook at the same rate; this prevents mushy edges and undercooked centers, ensuring creamy texture throughout.
- Temper Cheese Addition to Prevent Graininess 🧀Remove soup from heat before stirring in cheddar cheese in small handfuls, allowing residual heat to melt it gently—this prevents the cheese from becoming grainy or separating from the cream.
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Low Sugar
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