Sunday, January 11, 2015

Easy Cheeseburger Soup

Easy Cheeseburger Soup


  • 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained of excess fat
  • ¾ cup onion, diced
  • ¾ cup carrots, shredded
  • ¾ cup celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups of Velveeta processed cheese cubed or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups milk
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, melt 1 Tbsp butter.
  2. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté until tender. Add basil and parsley and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the chicken broth and potatoes; cover and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining butter and add the flour.
  6. Cook for 3 minutes or until a bubbly paste forms.
  7. Add to the soup and bring back to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheeses, milk, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
  9. Top with extra shredded cheese before serving.