Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Beef Potato Soup, a delightful blend of savory beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- 2–3 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch to ¾-inch pieces
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 block processed cheese (optional, like Velveeta)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 stalks celery, diced (optional)
- 1 carrot, diced (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth or beef stock
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain off any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion, celery, and carrot to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked beef and vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a light roux.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in the milk, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf if using, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the pot from heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheese, allowing each addition to melt before adding more until the soup is smooth and cheesy.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve in bowls, garnished with extra shredded cheese, fresh parsley, or sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or vegetarian ground crumble. Grate your own cheese for a smoother melt, and adjust the thickness of the soup with cornstarch slurry if desired.