Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 to 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

1. Cook the beef: In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble the beef until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the vegetables: In the same saucepan, sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add broth and potatoes: Add chicken broth, potatoes, and beef to the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
5. Prepare the flour mixture: In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add flour and cook, stirring, until bubbly (about 3-5 minutes).
6. Thicken the soup: Add the flour mixture to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
7. Add cheese and milk: Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese melts.
8. Finish with sour cream: Remove from heat and blend in the sour cream.
9. Serve: Serve hot and enjoy your homemade cheeseburger soup!