Tasty Meat Potato Soup
Warm, hearty, and packed with comforting flavors, this Tasty Meat Potato Soup is the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy nights. Featuring tender chunks of russet potatoes, savory ground beef (or diced beef), and a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup is simmered to perfection in a rich, herb-infused beef broth. A delicate blend of dried thyme, parsley, and garlic adds layers of flavor, while the optional splash of heavy cream gives it a velvety touch. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this easy-to-make soup is ready in just about an hour and yields six generous servings. Serve it with chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish, and pair it with crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop. Whether you’re looking for a winter warmer or a simple crowd-pleaser, this meat and potato soup delivers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or diced beef)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly.
Stir in the cubed potatoes, then pour in the beef broth.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Discard the bay leaf. If you prefer a creamier soup, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.9 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.9 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 8309 mg | 361% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 124.0 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 7913 mg | 168% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
