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.