Description

Easy Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup combines tender russet potatoes, savory ground beef, and smoky turkey bacon with creamy plant-based cheese for a warm and comforting meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this rich and filling soup offers a luscious texture boosted by natural gelling agent, enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and a hint of apple cider vinegar (natural) for balanced flavors.

Ingredients

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Meat and Bacon

1 cup smoked turkey bacon, chopped
1 pound ground beef

Vegetables and Aromatics

2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic (natural), minced
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Liquids and Sauces

4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)

Dairy and Thickening

1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Seasonings

Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon and Ground Beef: Crisp the smoked turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove and set aside. Add ground beef to the same pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned, developing rich savory flavor.
Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced yellow onion to the pot and sauté until translucent and soft. Stir in minced garlic (natural) and cook for an additional minute until aromatic, building a flavorful base for the soup.
Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in peeled and diced russet potatoes along with vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar (natural). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, allowing potatoes to soften perfectly.
Incorporate Cheese and Natural Gelling Agent: Once potatoes are tender, mix in shredded plant-based cheese and natural gelling agent. Stir gently to blend the creamy texture evenly throughout the soup.
Season and Serve: Season soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Chop the cooked smoked turkey bacon and add it back to the pot. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.

Notes

Cook bacon first to infuse the soup base with smoky flavor.
Dice potatoes uniformly for even cooking and texture.
Simmer soup gently over low heat to blend flavors well.
Use plant-based cheese with good meltability for smooth creaminess.
Adjust salt and pepper seasoning after adding broth and cheese for optimal flavor balance.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: cheesy hamburger potato soup, plant-based cheese soup, hearty potato soup, comfort food soup, ground beef soup, smoked turkey bacon soup