Cheeseburger Soup

Name: Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup shredded carrot; 3/4 cup diced celery; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried parsley flakes; 4 tbsp butter, divided; 3 cup chicken broth; 4 cup diced peeled potatoes; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cup milk; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/3 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 bunch chopped green onion for garnish (optional)

16 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
4 tbsp butter, divided
3 cup chicken broth
4 cup diced peeled potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
1 bunch chopped green onion for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
2

In same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil, parsley in 1tablespoon of butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3

Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat; simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.
6

Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
7

Add to soup and bring to boil.
8

Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
9

Reduce heat to low.
10

Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
11

Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.
12

Garnish with chopped green onions.