Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup
A hearty, one-pot soup with ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy, cheesy finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and a taste of fall comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the cubed potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the milk and heat through, but do not boil.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the milk and cheese.
- This soup is a great base for meal planning, similar to how some meal delivery services offer customizable options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg