Description
Hearty steak and potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender beef chunks with creamy potatoes. French-inspired flavors meld together, creating a rich, satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound beef (sirloin steak, chuck roast, or beef stew meat)
Vegetables:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, diced
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly prep all ingredients, carefully dicing potatoes into uniform small cubes that will naturally soften during cooking.
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, adding a thin layer of oil to elegantly sear steak chunks, developing rich caramelized edges without overcrowding the surface.
- Transfer seared meat temporarily, then introduce diced onions to the same pot, allowing them to become translucent and release their aromatic essence. Incorporate minced garlic, cooking until its fragrance intensifies.
- Reintroduce seared steak pieces, then fold in potato chunks. Generously season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Dust the mixture with flour, stirring meticulously to ensure each ingredient receives an even coating. Toast briefly to eliminate any raw flour undertones and enhance the soup’s depth.
- Gently cascade chicken stock into the pot, allowing liquid to nestle just beneath the ingredient surface. Cover and simmer patiently, permitting flavors to meld and potatoes to tenderize.
- After approximately 35 minutes, remove from heat. Swirl in velvety heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until a luxurious, smooth consistency emerges.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning, ensuring a harmonious balance of flavors before ladling into warm serving bowls.
Notes
- Mise en Place Matters: Prepping ingredients beforehand ensures smooth cooking and prevents last-minute scrambling.
- Searing Secrets: Quickly browning steak chunks creates deep, rich flavor foundations that elevate the entire soup’s taste profile.
- Flour Power: Coating potato and onion mixture with flour helps thicken the soup naturally and eliminates raw flour’s unpleasant taste.
- Liquid Leverage: Use chicken stock just below ingredient level to maintain ideal soup consistency without drowning ingredients.
- Creamy Finish: Adding heavy cream and cheese at the end creates a luxurious, velvety texture that transforms this from basic to gourmet.
- Smart Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper after adding cream to ensure perfect final flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg