Cheesey Potatoes Easy Recipe: Grandma’s Creamy Leek Soup
This creamy, savory cheese and leek soup with ground meat is a hearty comfort food favorite you’ll make on repeat!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 lb ground beef or mixed ground meat
- 2 large leeks, thoroughly cleaned and thinly sliced
- 7 oz (200g) processed cheese (e.g. Velveeta or cream cheese alternative)
- 1 pint (500ml) heavy cream
- 2 pints (1 liter) vegetable or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the sliced leeks and cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cream and cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts into a creamy consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optionally nutmeg to taste.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or toast.