Cheeseburger Soup

This soup has been a family favorite for years. It’s a go-to for large groups or dropping off for friends after having a baby.

Yield: 6

Author: Kaylee Stevie

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Cheeseburger Soup

This soup is rich and delicious and just so comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 Tbs butter, divided
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 4 cups potatoes, cubed and peeled
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups cheddar, shredded
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
• 31/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, ground beef and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream right before serving.

Notes

-I grew up having this soup and it's the favorite of so many I've made it for over the years. The original recipe calls for Velveeta which I'm personally not a huge fan of but I substituted raw cheddar and it was delicious.