Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup
This Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup is a delicious and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 3-quart saucepan
- small skillet
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Liquids and Dairy
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
Potatoes and Cheese
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Velveeta processed cheese cubed or shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a 3-quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter, diced onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil, and celery. Cook until tender.
- Add the broth, potatoes, and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- In a small skillet melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and stir in the flour. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
Notes
Updated on December 3, 2019. Original Post on December 27, 2012.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 2144mgPotassium: 1356mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3903IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 590mgIron: 4mg
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