CHEESEBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a really good and hearty soup, plus kids like it, and they are also getting their vegetables. If you want a Mexican flair, add nacho cheese soup from a can instead of the cheddar cheese soup. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.

Provided by Charlotte

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1 pound processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
1 (11 ounce) can condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
2 ½ cups milk
8 ounces sour cream

Steps:

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Simmer carrots, celery, onion, and broth for about 10 minutes or until soft.
Add rice, mixed vegetables, beef, Velveeta, cheese soup, and milk, and cook until cheese is melted. Do not boil. Add sour cream and chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 2256.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g