Creamy Ground Beef Potato Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 pound fresh ground beef
02 - 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

→ Liquids & Dairy

05 - 3 cups rich beef broth
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons butter

→ Seasonings & Garnish

09 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 - Fresh chives for garnishing

# Instructions:

01 - Start by melting butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add your ground beef and cook until nicely browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
02 - Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic with the browned meat. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add your diced potatoes and beef broth. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes become tender, about 20-25 minutes.
04 - Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes smooth and creamy.
05 - Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh chives on top just before serving while the soup is still hot.

# Notes:

01 - This soup reheats beautifully for leftovers within 5 days when stored in the fridge
02 - Try adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor
03 - The soup will thicken as it cools - thin with extra broth if needed when reheating