Cheeseburger Soup
(from lisasikkema’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- Sikkema's usually double, tripple the beef.
- 1/2 (tripple) pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups cubed potatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
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1) In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.
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2)Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
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3) Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour till bubbly. Add to soup, bring to boil for 2 minutes.
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4) Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
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5) Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.