CHEESEBURGER SOUP II

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This is a creamy and soothing soup. Potatoes and cheese make it smooth and substantial. This soup and a salad makes a delicious easy meal.

Provided by Holly

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

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 stalk celery, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons dried parsley
4 tablespoons margarine
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups hash brown potatoes
¼ cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces processed cheese food
1 ½ cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

In a 3-quart saucepan brown beef. Drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, potatoes and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup. Cook and stir soup for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper and cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat. Add sour cream. Stir well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 1438.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g