CHEESEBURGER SOUP I

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I use sharp cheddar cheese because I like the taste but any cheddar is good.

Provided by Auntylene

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup shredded carrots
¾ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.
Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 595.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g