Cheeseburger Soup

Mmmmm mmmmm....that is all I have to say! Here is another great winter recipe to warm you up! It is not as "mom friendly" as the other recipes, but it is worth all the chopping and measuring! Eat up...



Cheeseburger Soup


1 lb ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onions

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup diced celery

1/4 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

4 tbsp butter, divided

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups diced potatoes, peeled

1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

8oz shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup sour cream



1. In large pot brown meat, drain and set aside.

2. In same pot, saute onions, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 Tbsp butter until vegetables are tender.

3. Add broth, potatoes, and meat to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. While meat and potatoes cook, in small skillet melt 3 Tbsp butter. Stir in flour until smooth and cook 3 minutes.

5. Reduce heat to low. Add milk, salt, and pepper. Stir until mixture thickens and becomes smooth.

6. Slowly stir in cheese. Continue to stir until cheese is fully melted.

7. Blend in sour cream.

8. When finished mixing in sour cream, then add the cheese sauce to the meat and potato mixture.

9. When mixed and heated through, serve.

Your kids and hubbys will love you for this one!