Description
This creamy beef and cheddar soup is a hearty and delicious dish perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef steak (like sirloin or ribeye) – Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – For browning the steak
- 1 medium onion – Chopped
- 2 cloves garlic – Minced
- 4 cups beef broth – Create the rich base
- 2 cups potatoes – Diced (Yukon gold or red work well)
- 1 cup heavy cream – For that creamy texture
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – The cheesy star of the dish
- Salt and pepper – To taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika – For a touch of warmth
- Fresh parsley – Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak pieces and season with salt and pepper. Sear the steak for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the steak from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and seamlessly incorporated into the soup.
- Reintroduce the cooked steak into the pot and stir. Allow it to heat through for another few minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with additional vegetables such as carrots or celery if desired.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg