Description
Cheesy Beef Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This creamy, hearty dish combines ground beef, melty cheese, and mild green chiles for a flavor-packed experience that fits seamlessly into a low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef or sausage
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 32 ounces beef or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 (4 ounce) cans mild green chiles
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for about 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in spices and broth; bring to a simmer then cover and reduce heat to low for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese and mild green chiles using a whisk until melted and combined.
- For a thicker soup, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir in; cook briefly until thickened.
- Serve topped with optional garnishes like avocado, extra cheese, or diced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for varied flavors. Add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to boost nutrition. Customize spice levels by incorporating diced jalapeños if you prefer heat.