Cheeseburger Soup

By á-37109

This deconstructed cheeseburger soup is a hearty meal without the bun! Ground beef, onion, carrot, celery, herbs, potatoes, Velveeta and sour cream make it super tasty!

Ingredients

• 1/2 to 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of Velveeta processed cheese, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the ground beef in 3-quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.

In the same saucepan add 1 tablespoon butter and add onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil and celery. Sauté 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 tablespoons) 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.