Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 4 cups cubed potatoes 
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups cubed Mousehouse Mild Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

2. Stir in basil and parsley. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to12 minutes.

3. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer and stir until sauce is thick and smooth.

4. Stir sauce into soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.

5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

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