Potato Soup with Ground Beef

Warm and hearty comfort food. My family of 9, (yes, 9) loves this potato soup with ground beef. One of the few meals the entire family can agree upon and fits within our food allergies. Great on a cold day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 776 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 pint heavy cream
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 bunch celery, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
• salt and ground white pepper to taste
• 2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 pinch fennel seeds, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir ground beef in a pot over medium-high heat until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour.

Step 2

While meat is browning, rinse starch from potatoes and keep in water until needed.

Step 3

Remove browned meat to a plate, discarding fat. Place butter in the pot along with celery and onion. Cook over medium-high heat until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potatoes, heavy cream, milk, and water. Cook at a low simmer until all liquid is slightly thick and potatoes are soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season with fennel seeds, salt, and pepper. Top with Cheddar cheese.