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Cheeseburger Soup

Recipe Introduction


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List of Ingredients



• 1/2 pound ground beef
  
• 3/4 cup chopped onions
  
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  
• 3/4 cup diced celery
  
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
  
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  
• 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
  
• 3 cups chicken broth
  
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 8 ounces process American cheese, cubed (2 cups)
  
• 1-1/2 cups milk
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 cup sour cream
  






Instructions



1. In a 3-quart saucepan brown ground beef, drain and set aside.
   
   
2. In the same pan saute onions, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tablespoon margarine until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt the remaining margarine. Add flour, cook 3-5 minutes until bubbly, add to soup.Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes.Reduce heat to low, add cheese, milk, salt and pepper, stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.