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Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 C chopped onion
  • 3/4 C shredded carrots
  • 3/4 C diced celery
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 4 Tbls butter divided
  • 3-4 C chicken broth divided
  • 4 C diced peeled potatoes 1 3/4 pounds
  • 1/4 C all-purpose flour
  • 8-16 ounces process cheese like Velveeta cubed (use less or more depending on how much cheese you like.
  • 1 1/2 C milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 C sour cream

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tbls of butter for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add 3 C broth, potatoes and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 mins until potatoes are tender.
  4. While simmering, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter and add flour. You may need to add extra broth to make a smooth rue. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add to soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 mins.
  6. Reduce heat to low.
  7. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
  8. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.