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Healthy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Ingredients
½
pound
Ground Beef
¾
cup
Onion
,
Chopped
¾
cup
Carrots
,
Shredded
¾
cup
Celery
,
Diced
1
tsp
Basil
,
Dried flakes
1
tsp
Parsley
,
Dried Flakes
4
tbsp
Butter
,
Divided
3
cups
Chicken Broth
4
cups
Potatoes
,
Peeled and diced
¼
cup
Flour
,
All purpose
2
cups
American/Cheddar Cheese
,
Cubed or shredded
1½
cups
Milk
¾
tsp
Salt
¼
tsp
Pepper
¼
cup
Sour Cream
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Make sure to drain and set aside for later.
In a saucepan, add 1 tbsp of butter and let it melt. Add onion, celery, shredded carrots. Then add some parsley and basil flakes. Saute until tender.
Add the broth to the saucepan along with potatoes and beef. Bring to a boil.
When bubbling, reduce heat. Then, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Try a piece of potato and make sure it is tender.
Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a small skillet and add the flour. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.
Add it to the soup and bring to a boil once again. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. After that, reduce heat to low.
Add the cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
Enjoy!
Author:
Laura