HEARTY CHEESEBURGER SOUP

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This is a great comfort soup that is a meal in itself. Even the kids will like it, just tell them the name of it. I like to serve it with some crusty bread and real butter. I found this in Taste of Home magazine.

Provided by Petdrwife

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 2 1/4 quarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 cup onion (chopped)
3/4 cup carrot (shredded)
3/4 cup celery (diced)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
  • In same saucepan saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tbsp butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.
  • Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.
  • Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 1036.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 15.7

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