MAKEOVER BEEF & POTATO SOUP

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Slow-cooker easy, this soup is a Christmas Eve tradition after church services at our house. -Sheila Holderman, Berthold, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 7h

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Combine flour and 1 can broth until smooth. Add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, seasonings and remaining broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Stir in cheese and milk. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes longer. Just before serving, stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.