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Cheeseburger Soup

This cheeseburger soup with hamburger, potatoes, carrots and celery has become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1/2-1 pound of ground beef depending on how filling you want it to be!
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced optional
  • 3-4 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 2-3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces American or Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef. Add the onion and cook until soft. Drain any fat off. Add the carrots, celery, and garlic and cook about 5-10 minutes, then add the broth, potatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes or so. Timing's not essential as long as the vegetables are cooked!
  • Make a white sauce. Melt the butter, slowly add the flour, stirring constantly and cook 2 minutes over medium low heat. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly. Turn the heat up and simmer a few minutes until thick. Stir into the soup. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Just before serving, stir in the sour cream if using.