Cheeseburger Soup
Description
This soup is a delicious comfort food, especially on cold days. It's hearty and tasty and can be ready in less than one hour.
Ingredients
1/2 - 3/4 lb. ground beef
4 T. butter, divided
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. diced celery
1 t. dried basil
1 t. dried parsley flakes
1 3/4 lb. (about 4 c.) peeled, cubed potatoes
3 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
8 - 16 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed*
1-1/2 c. whole milk
3/4 t. salt
1/4 - 1/2 t. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream
onion rings, croutons, French fried onion rings, bacon, pickles and thinly sliced green onions, optional toppings
Directions
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In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; discard grease; set beef aside.
In same pot, melt 1 T. butter over medium heat; saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, broth and ground beef; bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
In a small skillet, melt remaining 3 T. butter; add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes; add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts.
Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
Serve with favorite toppings, if desired.
Makes 2 qt. for 8 servings.
* A low melting-point cheese, like Swiss, Pepper Jack or Cheddar, can be substituted for the Velveeta.