Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup
A comforting and hearty soup made with tender potatoes, juicy ground beef, and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly days and family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (32 ounces / 960 g)
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups diced potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- to taste Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the onions.
- Mince the garlic.
- Peel, wash, and dice the potatoes.
- Grate the cheddar cheese if you haven’t done so already.
Cooking
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onions.
- Cook for about 8–10 minutes, breaking apart the beef until fully cooked and the onions are softened. Drain excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the beef broth, diced potatoes, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15–20 minutes.
- Check the potatoes for tenderness; they should be fork-tender.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Heat for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add it to the soup while stirring gently.
- Allow to simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until the soup thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and extra cheese before serving.
Serving
- Serve hot in your favorite bowl and enjoy the heartiness of this delicious meal!
Notes
For storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slowly on low heat, adding broth if necessary to thin out.