Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients:

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1/2 pound ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup diced celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

4 Tablespoon butter, divided

3 cup chicken broth

4 cup diced, peeled potatoes (a little over a pound)

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 cups (8 Oz) Velveeta

1 1/2 cup milk

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside

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In the same saucepan, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 Tablespoon butter until the veggies are tender; about 10 minutes

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Add the broth, potatoes and beef, bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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In a small skillet, melt remaining butter.

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Add flour

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Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.

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Add to soup; bring to boil.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes

Reduce heat to low; Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts

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Remove from heat; blend in sour cream

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Serve up

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And Enjoy!!

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