Description
Warm up with a bowl of Cheesy Beef & Potato Soup, where creamy cheddar cheese meets tender ground beef and hearty potatoes. This satisfying dish is perfect for chilly nights, offering comfort in every spoonful. Quick to prepare, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, and you can easily customize it to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink (about 5 minutes) and drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped potatoes and beef broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and well combined (about 3 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika according to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg