Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup carrots diced (optional)
- 1 cup celery chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the broth and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the milk or cream, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Serve hot.
