Cheeseburger Soup

(from lisasikkema’s recipe box)

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Hamburger, Soup, favorite

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

  1. 1) In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.

  2. 2)Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3) Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour till bubbly. Add to soup, bring to boil for 2 minutes.

  4. 4) Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

  5. 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.

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