Step 1

Dump the ground beef into a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onions to the pot.

Step 3

Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.

Step 4

Once the ground beef is fully cooked, add the butter to the pot.

Step 5

Once the butter is melted, add the flour to the pot.

Step 6

Stir all of the ingredients together well and continue cooking for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the chicken broth to the pot and whisk until a thick mixture forms.

Step 8

Add the half and half cream to the pot and whisk well again.

Step 9

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the pot and whisk well one last time.

Step 10

Add the frozen diced hash brown potatoes to the pot and stir well.

Step 11

Reduced the heat to medium and leave the soup to simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.

Step 12

After 10 minutes add the chopped green onions to the pot and stir well.

Step 13

Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the pot and stir well again.

Step 14

Serve immediately.

Step 15

Enjoy!