Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add diced potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and milk. For a thicker soup, mix cornstarch with water and add it at this stage.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize with your favorite veggies like bell peppers or corn. For vegetarian variation, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives. Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
