BEEFY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Beefy Broccoli Cheese Soup image

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c chicken broth
1 pkg (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/4 c onion
1/4 lb ground beef
1 c milk
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c (4ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and black pepper
hot pepper sauce

Steps:

1. Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan. Add broccoli and onion; cook 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in small skillet 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Gradually add milk to flour in small bowl, mixing until well blended. Add milk mixture and ground beef to broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
3. Add cheese and oregano; stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce.