There are so many types of potato soup recipes but this healthy creamy beef potato soup recipe is my favorite! I’ve been making this for the past year now and my family just can’t get enough of it! Just so you know, this is actually a copycat recipe that I’ve altered into a low-calorie, healthy version.
Now even though the title of the recipe says “creamy”, there is NO cream, cheese, or milk in it! The potatoes are cooked and mashed to provide enough creaminess. If you love potato soup, you may want to try my famous leek potato soup or my other mouth-watering ham potato soup, chicken potato soup, turkey potato soup, and bacon potato soup recipe.
Ingredients for 6 servings | Prep & cook time: 50 minutes
- 2 pounds of russet | red | Yukon gold potatoes (peeled & cut into 1 inch chunks)
- 1 pound of top-round | chuck-shoulder beef (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups of beef stock (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of butter (low-fat or light)
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of mozzarella (optional to garnish)
- a dash of black pepper
- a dash of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
How To Cook Beef & Potato Soup
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat and add in the beef, black pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic & onion powder.
Stir until the seasoning is mixed well with the beef. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the beef is cooked through. remove from the pot and set aside.
Add in the onions and let it saute until translucent and throw in the garlic. Stir for an extra minute. Increase the heat to high and add in the beef stock and potatoes.
As soon as the soup starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are soft enough to mash. Once softened, get a potato masher and puree most of the potatoes.
In a separate saucepan, heat the butter and add in the flour, continue to stir until the flour is lightly browned. You can add 1 cup of water or a cup of almond or coconut milk.
Now empty the sauce into the soup along with the beef, stir to get an even mixture, and let the soup simmer for an extra 5 minutes. Make sure to stir the soup at least twice after adding in the flour sauce.
Thats it! Serve while hot and don’t forget your garnish!
Creamy Beef Potato Soup Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this soup has | 155 calories | 5.6g or 7% total fat | 2g or 10% saturated fat | 16mg or 5% cholesterol | 136mg or 6% sodium | 15.2g or 6% total carbs | 1.9g or 7% dietary fiber | 1.7g total sugars | 6.4g protein | 24mg or 2% calcium | 1mg or 7% iron | 356 or 8% potassium | These % are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Substitutions & Variations
You can add cream or milk to this beef potato soup but make sure to get low- or reduced fat if you want to keep it a low-calorie recipe. I sometimes use unsweetened almond or coconut milk.
You can also add some vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and even mushrooms to this soup, they make your soup more nutritious and add some amazing flavors.
What To Serve With Beef Potato Soup
You can go with biscuits, rolls, baguettes, cornbread muffins, fresh green salad, smoky roast potatoes, rice, or assorted roasted vegetables. Your options are endless but it eventually comes down to your personal preference. Always experiment though.
How To Store Leftovers
Since this recipe does not have any cream or dairy, it can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated on low heat with a little bit of water. You can also keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days as well. Just remember to keep it in an airtight container to preserve its taste and texture.
Conclusion
There you go! This delicious beef potato soup is going to leave you wanting more so make enough to store for later. If you do try this soup, please let me know how you liked it in the comments. I love hearing from you guys. You can also find me on Pinterest for more recipes & tips.
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FAQs
Cook the soup until heated and adjust the seasonings. If a thinner soup is desired, stir in a little more milk or half-and-half. To make baked potato soup, top each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon, and chives.
Why isn't my potato soup creamy? ›
Why isn't my potato soup creamy? Most creamy soups require you to add dairy of some sort into it. If you're finding your soup is too thin adding milk, add in cream instead, or whole milk.
How do you thicken potato soup without heavy cream? ›
Add Flour Or Cornstarch
You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute.
Is potato soup good for you? ›
Whether you prepare them baked or broiled, in soups or salads, potatoes are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals, providing several health benefits.
What can I add to soup to make it thinner? ›
Add more liquid: The simplest solution is to add more liquid, such as water, broth, or milk. Start by adding a small amount and gradually add more until you reach the desired consistency. Use a blender: If you have a blender, you can puree the soup in batches, adding more liquid as needed.
How can I make my soup more creamy? ›
The best options for thickening soup are cream or half and half. Plain yogurt or even freshly grated cheese works well and adds an extra layer of tangy, salty flavor. Add the dairy at the end and avoid bringing the soup to a boil since this can cause yogurt, cheese, or cream to split.
What is the best thickening agent for potato soup? ›
Cornstarch is not the only thickening agent you can use. Other alternatives include flour, arrowroot powder, instant mashed potatoes, or even pureed vegetables like cauliflower or cooked oats. Each of these options will add thickness to your soup while imparting its own unique taste and texture.
Will cream cheese thicken potato soup? ›
Cream cheese can be a delicious and tangy thickener for mashed potatoes so it stands to reason that it can also be used to add body to your favorite silky potato soup recipes — right? The answer is yes. It only works well if you do it carefully, though.
What is the healthiest soup thickener? ›
Consider using methods like making a roux, blending beans or legumes, using bread, adding egg yolk, pureeing vegetables, incorporating heavy cream or coconut milk, adding potato flakes or starch, or making a slurry with cornstarch or arrowroot to thicken soups without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Can I add milk to soup to make it creamy? ›
Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half.
Honestly, if you just stir in a little instant mash, like Smash, your soup will thicken up in no time at all. Now, you may end up needing more than a spoonful, but it's best to add a little at a time, because remember, you can always add more of it, but you can't take it away.
What is the healthiest soup to eat on a diet? ›
6 delicious and healthy soups
- Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
- Green spring minestrone.
- Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
- Lamb shank and barley soup.
- Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
- Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
Amy's Organic Low Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup is one the healthiest canned soups because it's made with non-GMO, organic ingredients, is low in sodium, and is a great source of protein and fiber. With 11 grams of plant-based protein and 8 grams of fiber in one can, this lentil vegetable soup is filling and nutritious.
What is the healthiest soup to eat why? ›
Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. Vegetable soup is made with potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans and green peas. The combined nutrition of each vegetable adds a great number of vitamins and minerals to your diet. Potatoes are a good source of potassium and carrots provide beta carotene.
What if loaded potato soup is too thick? ›
If at any point the soup is too thick for you (especially when reheating it), add in some broth until your desired consistency is reached. I highly recommend reheating this soup on a low heat and stirring it often.
Why is my potato soup watery? ›
The main reason your potato is not thickening is that it needs a heavier dairy product. Potato soup is cooked in a milk and chicken broth soup but heavy cream may need to be added. If your recipe calls for whole milk, mix in heavy cream instead or do half milk and have heavy cream.
How do you doctor up bland potato soup? ›
Your potato soup is bland? Try adding a little more salt. That's usually the answer to any issue of blandness, no matter the recipe in question. A basic Appalachian style potato soup uses only a handful of simple ingredients, leaning on milk and water and often bouillon to create the brothy soup base.
