Easy Cheeseburger Soup
Source of Recipe
co worker Paula U
List of Ingredients
Cheeseburger Soup
•1/2 pound ground beef
•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 diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
•1/4 cup all-purpose flour
•2 cups (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
•1-1/2 cups milk
•3/4 teaspoon salt
•1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
•1/4 cup sour cream
Recipe
In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, sauté 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.
Meanwhile, 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).
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