Cheeseburger Soup

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 3/4 c. onion, chopped
  • 3/4 c. carrots, shredded
  • 3/4 c. celery, diced
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley leaves
  • 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 4 c. (1 3/4 lb.) potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. process American cheese, cubed (2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. sour cream

Directions

  1. 1
    In a 3-quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
  2. 2
    In the same saucepan, saute onions, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1-tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to boil.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 - 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.
  4. 4
    Add flour; cook and stir 3 - 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  5. 5
    Add to soup and bring to boil.
  6. 6
    Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Reduce heat to low.
  8. 8
    Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper, cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
  9. 9
    Yields 8 servings (2 1/4 quarts).

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