At a favorite haunt recently I had this amazing bowl of soup that I immediately had to try and duplicate. NAILED IT!!

CREAMY STEAK & POTATO SOUP serves 6-8
Hearty, cheesy and flavorful describe this cold weather favorite comfort food in our family. This tasty soup is loaded with tender beef, tender potatoes and a cheesy broth that warms you to the bone.
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 pound beef (top sirloin or ribeye, cut into small bite size pieces)
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
Montreal Steak seasoning
1 cup FINELY diced onion
2 cloves garlic, FINELY minced
4 cups beef stock
2 pounds potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup AP flour
3 cups WHOLE milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
green onions, optional garnish
- Add the oil to a large dutch oven over medium heat.
- Generously season the steak with the salt, pepper and Montreal steak seasoning.
- Add flour to a large ziplock bag.
- Add steak pieces to the bag.
- Remove steak pieces, shaking off excess into bag. Reserve flour.
- Add steak pieces to the hot oil, cooking and stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove the steak with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pot cooking 2-3 minutes until softened. Be sure and scrape the bottom of the pan for any bits of seasoned beef stuck to bottom. They’ll only add more flavor.
- Add the beef stock and the potatoes.
- Increase the heat to high and bring to a SLOW boil for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are just fork tender.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour until combined and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring often.
- Whisk in the milk.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, add the hot milk mixture and gently stir 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Add steak back to the pot along with the heavy cream and cook 2-3 minutes JUST until heated through.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gently fold in the white cheddar cheese until melted and well blended.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheese and sliced green onions, if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread.
NOTE : I like to use “little Yellows” 1.5 pound bag of potatoes from the Little Potato Company for easier prep.
I wish my husband would eat soup. He is just not a fan of it, no matter what it is.