Description
This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup is a warm, comforting, and satisfyingly rich meal featuring savory smoked turkey bacon, ground beef, hearty potatoes, and creamy plant-based cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup blends smoky, sweet, and umami flavors with a velvety texture, making it a simple yet delicious dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth (natural)
- 1/2 cup grape juice (natural)
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Dairy & Gelling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded plant-based cheese
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the smoked turkey bacon and ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, crisp up the chopped smoked turkey bacon until the fat renders and the bacon becomes browned. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and crumbly. This step builds the hearty base for the soup.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook while stirring frequently until the vegetables are fragrant and slightly tender, about 5 minutes, adding a subtle sweetness and balance to the soup.
- Add liquids and potatoes: Pour in the vegetable broth, grape juice, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, then add the cubed potatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook uncovered until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Incorporate plant-based cheese and natural gelling agent: Gradually stir in the shredded plant-based cheese and sprinkle in the natural gelling agent. Stir gently but continuously off direct heat until the cheese is fully melted and the soup thickens into a creamy, luscious consistency.
- Final seasoning and herbs: Season the soup with salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and parsley. Stir well and let the herbs mingle with the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes for a soup that holds shape well or starchy potatoes for a thicker broth.
- Use fresh herbs for a bright, fresh flavor; avoid dried when possible.
- Add plant-based cheese slowly off direct heat to prevent clumping and achieve a smooth melt.
- Simmer soup gently to blend flavors without overcooking delicate ingredients.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent to reach your preferred soup thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheesy hamburger potato soup, plant-based cheese soup, comforting soup, smoked turkey bacon soup, gluten free soup, hearty soup
