- Cuisine: American
- Course: Soup
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 369 cal
Ingredients:
- ½ lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 lb potatoes, cut into ½” cubes (about 3 medium)
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onions until almost browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat if needed.
- Add carrots and celery and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, parsley, mustard, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Whisk together cream and cornstarch and add to the soup along with cheese, cooking and stirring on low until thickened. Serve.