Description
Creamy Cheesy Beef & Potato Soup is a hearty, comforting soup that combines tender ground beef, velvety potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings, this soup offers warmth and satisfying flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat to keep the soup from being greasy but keep all the savory flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add butter to the pot along with chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions turn translucent and fragrant, building the foundational flavors.
- Add Potatoes and Flour: Stir in diced potatoes and sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly to coat the ingredients and help thicken the soup later on.
- Pour in Broth and Simmer: Slowly add beef broth, stirring well to combine and dissolve any lumps. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
- Stir in Cheese and Cream: Remove from heat before adding shredded cheddar cheese and cream, stirring gently until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings for an extra special touch.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a bolder cheese flavor and better melting.
- Do not overcook potatoes; keep them firm enough to hold their shape.
- Simmer the soup gently to meld flavors and prevent cheese from breaking.
- Reserve some shredded cheese to sprinkle on top before serving for added richness.
- For gluten-free thickening, substitute flour with a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy soup, cheesy soup, beef soup, potato soup, comfort food, easy dinner, family friendly
