Creamy Beef & Veggies Soup

A delicious, hearty soup to warm up with on a cold, blustery day. This homemade Soup is packed with potatoes, ground beef, and diced veggies in a creamy cheese soup. So easy to make and always a hit for dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 4 cups peeled and chopped Potatoes
  • 1 yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Carrots
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Celery
  • 1 large pepper diced
  • 32 oz Chicken broth
  • 8-12 oz Cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour 
  • 1 1/2 cups half & half or milk
  • Optional, Sour cream and scallions to top
  • Salt & Pepper per taste

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, over medium-high heat, add peppers, carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Sauté for a couple of minutes and add ground beef. Cook until almost cooked through (slightly pink).
  • Add flour, mix well for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, half & half and chopped potatoes. Bring to a boil and then cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 
  • Add shredded cheese, and season per taste. Stir together until cheese is melted. About 5 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the sour cream and scallions.