All- American Cheeseburger Soup

Categories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 14 oz. cans lower-sodium beef broth
• 2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
• 1 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 8 oz. pkg. shredded cheddar and American cheese blend (2 cups)
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 1 cup whole milk
• Toasted buns or rolls
• Cheeseburger toppings, such as pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard, and/or ketchup

Directions

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven cook beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain off fat.

2. Sprinkle flour on beef mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth and potatoes are tender. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

3. Stir in tomatoes, cheese, tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and smooth and soup just comes to gentle boiling. Stir in milk; heat through. Serve with toasted buns and cheeseburger toppings.

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