Let’s all give a warm welcome to Lucky-You Soup, a rich and savory soup that will make you feel like the luckiest person alive! That’s quite a statement, we know, but one bite of this hearty soup loaded with juicy ground beef, tender hashbrown potatoes, and fresh onions simmered in a creamy cheese sauce will show ya what we mean. With each spoonful, you’ll feel as though you’ve struck gold with the perfect combination of flavors. Get ready to experience the magical serendipity with each delicious mouthful of Lucky-You Soup!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup yellow onions, diced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups frozen diced hashbrown potatoes
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cups triple cheddar cheese blend, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –Add the ground beef and the onion to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook, while crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 –Add the butter to the beef mixture and cook until it has melted, about 2 minutes.
Step 3 –Add the flour to the beef mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ingredients are thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the chicken broth to the beef mixture and whisk until a thick mixture forms.
Step 5 –Add the half-and-half to the beef mixture and whisk to combine.
Step 6 –Add the garlic powder, the onion powder, the salt, and the pepper to the soup mixture and whisk well to combine.
Step 7 –Add the frozen diced hashbrown potatoes to the soup and stir well.
Step 8 –Reduce the heat to medium and let the soup simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Step 9 –Add the green onions to the soup and stir well.
Step 10 –Add the cheddar cheese to the soup and stir until it has melted, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.