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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, saut� 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).