Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of Cheesy Beef And Potato Soup, a delightful dish that captures the essence of comfort food. This creamy, savory soup features tender ground beef and hearty potatoes swimming in a rich cheddar broth, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, this recipe is destined to become a staple in your home. Add your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost, and enjoy leftovers for days, whether stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking up beef as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease if necessary. Stir in diced potatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat; simmer until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in milk and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg