Description
A hearty and comforting Cheesy Beef Potato Soup, perfect for chilly days. This easy recipe combines tender ground beef, creamy potatoes, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce for a satisfying meal that can be prepared in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cups Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and diced yellow onion in a large pot over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced Yukon Gold potatoes, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Gradually mix in the shredded mild cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and heat through for another 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then stir this mixture into the soup. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Ladle the Cheesy Beef Potato Soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and extra cheddar cheese.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months, omitting cheese and cream, and adding them back when reheating.
- If the soup is too thick, add more beef broth or water while reheating.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and creaminess.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Consider adding other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg