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Creamy cheesy potato and beef soup made with tender diced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and a rich beef broth. Melted cheddar creates a smooth golden broth, finished with fresh parsley and served hot in a bowl as a cozy, hearty comfort meal.

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Soup

Creamy, cheesy ground beef and potato soup with tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and a velvety cheddar broth. One-pot comfort food that warms you from the inside out.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot; season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in the same pot; sauté onion until soft (about 4 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add beef broth while stirring. Add potatoes.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
  5. Return beef to the pot. Stir in milk and warm through 2–3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Dice potatoes evenly. Cook the flour fully to avoid a raw taste. Remove from heat before adding cheese for the smoothest texture. Soup thickens as it sits—thin with broth or milk when reheating. Excellent with crusty bread. Leftovers keep well for several days. Freshly shredded cheese melts best.