Recipe :
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth.
- Season the soup with dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add frozen peas and corn to the pot. Stir and continue to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture into the soup, stirring constantly. Continue to simmer until the soup thickens slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream to add richness to the soup.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve the creamy potato hamburger soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy your hearty and creamy potato hamburger soup! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or additional vegetables.