Creamy Potato Soup with Ground Beef

This creamy potato soup is hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. With smoky ground beef, tender potatoes, and a velvety broth, it’s the ultimate cozy meal for cold nights or whenever you crave homemade comfort food.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Flavor Base

450 g ground beef cooked into small crumbles
3 tbsp butter unsalted or salted
200 g yellow onion finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
3 cloves garlic minced

For the Creamy Soup

42 g all-purpose flour
1150 g gold potatoes peeled and diced (about 2 ½ lbs / 6 large potatoes)
945 ml chicken broth
475 ml milk
155 ml heavy cream

Seasoning & Finishing Touch

1.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper
0.25-0.5 tsp ancho chili powder optional, for smoky flavor
160 g sour cream

For Topping (Optional but Recommended)

shredded cheddar cheese
chopped fresh chives
extra cooked ground beef bits
sour cream for garnish

Method

Step 1: Cook the ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
Step 2: Add butter to the pot, then sauté onion 3–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly to form a roux with no lumps.
Step 4: Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, milk, and cream. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder (if using). Stir well.
Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 10–12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 6: Blend half of the soup until smooth (about 5 cups), then return to pot for a creamy yet chunky texture.
Step 7: Stir in sour cream and reserved beef. Simmer 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 8: Ladle into bowls and top with cheddar, chives, extra beef, and sour cream. Serve hot.

Notes

✔ Yukon gold potatoes give buttery richness; russets also work. ✔ To make gluten-free, swap flour for cornstarch. ✔ For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream. ✔ Vegetarian option: omit beef and use vegetable broth.