Cheeseburger Soup
Soup
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef use 1 pound
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups of Velveeta processed cheese cubed I used 16 ounce or- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
¼ to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
Brown the ground beef in 3 quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan add 1 T butter and add onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil and celery. Saute until tender.
Add the broth, potatoes and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
In small skillet melt remaining butter (3 T) and add the flour. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to the soup and 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 heat and blend in sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories 258kcal (13%)
Carbohydrates 19g (6%)
Protein 15g (30%)
Fat 14g (22%)
Saturated Fat 8g (40%)
Cholesterol 46mg (15%)
Sodium 1067mg (44%)
Potassium 627mg (18%)
Fiber 2g (8%)
Sugar 6g (7%)
Vitamin A 1948IU (39%)
Vitamin C 14mg (17%)
Calcium 304mg (30%)
Iron 3mg (17%)