Cheeseburger Soup
By
Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie
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I often make this soup in the winter months, my family love's the flavor of a "cheeseburger" in a soup!
From "tasteofhome.com"
From "tasteofhome.com"
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb
- 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 Tbsp
- butter, divided
- 3 c
- chicken broth
- 4 c
- diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
- 1/4 c
- all-purpose flour
- 2 c
- (8 ounces) process cheese (velveeta), cubed
- 1 1/2 c
- milk
- 3/4 tsp
- salt
- 1/4 tsp
- pepper
- 1/4 c
- sour cream
How to Make Cheeseburger Soup
- 1In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- 2Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
9 points per 1 cup serving
