Cheeseburger Soup I

This is a rich soup in which ground beef is sauteed in butter with vegetables and herbs prior to adding milk, cubes of cheddar cheese and sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 411 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• ½ pound ground beef
• ¾ cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.

Step 2

Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 3

Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.