Creamy, Cheesy Leek & Ground Beef Soup

Method11 steps · about 55 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Clean leek (4 stalks) and cut into fine rings.

   Uses 4 stalks of leek

2. 2

   Step 2: Chop the onion (1 large) and the garlic (3).

   Uses 1 large onion · 3 garlic cloves

3. 3

   Step 3: In a large pot heat oil (2 tbsp.) over medium heat and fry onions until translucent.

   Uses 2 tbsp. vegetable oil · chopped onion only; reserve the chopped garlic

4. 4

   Step 4: Place the ground meat into the pot and brown.

   Uses 2 pounds ground lean beef

5. 5

   Step 5: Stir in the garlic and season with salt (to taste) and pepper (to taste).

   Uses reserved chopped garlic · Salt (to taste) · Pepper (to taste)

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the sliced leek and broth and mix well.

   Uses cleaned sliced leek · 6 cups vegetable or beef broth

7. 7

   Step 7: Cover with the lid and simmer on medium-low for about 10 minutes.

   Simmer soup · 10 minUses beef and leek soup

8. 8

   Step 8: Add shredded cheese (1 cups) and cream cheese (8 oz) and stir until everything is well combined.

   Uses 1 cups shredded cheese · 8 oz cream cheese

9. 9

   Step 9: Stir in sour cream (1 cup) and heavy cream (½ cup) and bring to a brief boil.

   Uses 1 cup sour cream · ½ cup heavy whipping cream

10. 10

    Step 10: Season with a pinch of nutmeg and paprika powder (1 pinch).

    Uses 1 pinch ground nutmeg · 1 pinch ground paprika powder

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    Step 11: Serve with a slice of bread or a roll.

    Uses finished creamy beef-leek soup