BROCCOLI, HAMBURGER AND CHEESE SOUP

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This is a meal in itself-it's both hearty and nutritious-and I usually serve it with just a simple salad and hard rolls.-Gloria Cudmore, Castlewood, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add bouillon and stir until dissolved. Add broccoli; cook according to package directions. Do not drain. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Remove from the heat and stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese, beef, broccoli with cooking liquid. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.