Cheeseburger Soup

Charlie and I were going through a list of recipes I've made over the last couple of years and decided to do Cheeseburger soup. Charlie suggested using French fries instead of regular potatoes and to add some  jalapenos. I didn't think the fries  and peppers was a good idea so I made them on the side.  I have to admit that the soup made a very tasty dip for the fries.  During the meal Charlie thought some kind of pasta would be a good substitute for the potatoes.  I might try that next time.

Cheeseburger Soup

Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup is a thick and hearty soup with lean, tender ground beef, shredded carrots, diced celery and potatoes in a warm and creamy cheese soup. This is an award winning soup and it is excellent! 

PREP TIME 15 mins  COOK TIME 30 mins  TOTAL TIME 45 mins

SERVINGS 6 people  

INGREDIENTS 

1 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..I ended up using 4 C. to cover the potatoes when they cooked.

4 cups peeled and diced potatoes

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

INSTRUCTIONS

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

• In the same saucepan add 1 T butter and add onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil and celery. Saute 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 T) 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.