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Chunky Ground Beef and Potato Soup

A delicious and hearty soup packed with flavor, perfect for cold days and great for families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Or leftover roast beef for a different flavor.
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced Cut into similar sizes for even cooking.
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth Ensure it's gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half Use optional cream for a richer texture.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional) Add for a creamier texture.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
  2. In the same pot, add olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped carrots and potatoes. Stir in thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to coat the vegetables with flavor.
Cooking
  1. Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
  2. Add corn. In a small bowl, mix flour with water to create a slurry. Stir into the soup. Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Lower heat. Add milk and optional cream. Stir gently and heat through without boiling.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

You can use different vegetables like green beans or peas for customization. For a vegetarian version, replace beef with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth instead. Serve hot with fresh bread or crackers on the side.