hamburger potato soup recipe

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The Cozy One-Pot Dinner That Tastes Better Than It Has Any Right To

Some recipes are fancy. Some recipes are trendy. And then there are recipes like this hamburger potato soup — simple, hearty, deeply comforting, and honestly a little embarrassing in the best way because once you start eating it, stopping becomes a very weak suggestion.

This is the kind of meal that feels like a warm blanket in food form. You have savory ground beef, tender potatoes, soft vegetables, and a rich broth that brings everything together without asking for anything complicated. It is humble, yes, but very lovable. The kind of dish that makes you go back for “just a little more” three times and then act surprised.

What I love most about this recipe is that it is easy enough for a busy weeknight but cozy enough to feel like real comfort food. One pot, everyday ingredients, and suddenly dinner smells like somebody in the house really knows what they are doing.

If you enjoy easy homemade comfort-food recipes like this, leave a little thank you in the comments so I know to keep sharing more.

Why You’ll Love This Hamburger Potato Soup

This soup is rich, filling, and made with ingredients most people already know and love.

The ground beef gives it that hearty flavor, the potatoes make it extra satisfying, and the vegetables soften into the broth so everything tastes warm and homemade. It is perfect for chilly days, family dinner, meal prep, or those nights when only a real bowl of comfort will do.

And yes, it is one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day, which is both helpful and slightly dangerous.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf

Optional for a thicker, creamier finish

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

How to Make Hamburger Potato Soup

Brown the beef

In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.

Break it up as it cooks, then drain excess grease if needed. If your beef is very lean, add a little olive oil first so the onions do not feel abandoned later.

Add the aromatics

Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot.

Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and everything smells like dinner is making serious progress.

Add the potatoes and broth

Stir in the tomato paste, then add the potatoes, beef broth, water, salt, black pepper, paprika, parsley, oregano, and bay leaf.

Bring everything to a gentle boil.

Simmer

Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

Give it a stir now and then so nothing sticks and everybody in the pot keeps behaving.

Optional: thicken the soup

If you want the soup a little thicker, stir in the cornstarch slurry and let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.

For a creamier version, add the heavy cream at the end and stir gently.

Both choices are excellent. This recipe is very flexible and very forgiving.

Serve

Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

A little fresh parsley on top is nice, but honestly, a spoon and a piece of bread are already enough to make this a very good evening.

Helpful Tips

Cut the potatoes into medium chunks so they stay tender without disappearing into the soup.

Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes for the best texture.

If you like more broth, add an extra cup of water or broth while it simmers.

A little shredded cheese on top is also very good, even if the soup did not specifically ask for it.

What to Serve With It

This hamburger potato soup recipe goes beautifully with:

  • crusty bread
  • garlic toast
  • crackers
  • simple green salad
  • shredded cheese on top

Or just serve it in a big bowl and let the soup do all the work.

Final Thoughts

This hamburger potato soup is warm, hearty, easy to make, and exactly the kind of recipe people end up craving again. It is simple home cooking at its best — no fuss, no fancy ingredients, just a big pot of something cozy and seriously satisfying.

Honestly, there is nothing embarrassing about loving a recipe this good.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium potatoes, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper.
  3. Cook until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste.
  5. Add potatoes, broth, water, and seasonings.
  6. Bring to a boil, then lower heat.
  7. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  8. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

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