Hearty Cheesy Ground Beef Soup – Creamy, Filling & Weeknight-Friendly
A thick and creamy ground beef soup loaded with potatoes, cheddar cheese, and savory broth — comfort food in a bowl, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, diced
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2–3 potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 cups beef broth
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2 tbsp flour
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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4 oz cream cheese (optional)
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2 tbsp butter or oil
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Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, brown ground beef. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in carrots, potatoes, and flour. Cook 1 minute.
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Add broth, bring to boil, then simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Stir in cream and cheese. Simmer gently 5 minutes.
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Season to taste. Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
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Make ahead and refrigerate — flavor improves overnight.
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Thin with broth or milk if too thick upon reheating.