Cheeseburger Soup

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 4 tbsp butter divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups The Farmer's Cow Milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart pan or Dutch Oven and brown the ground beef. Drain and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and add onion, shredded carrots, celery, parsley, and basil. Sauté until tender.
• Add the broth, potatoes, and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining butter (3 tbsp) and add the flour. Cook for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper and mix until smooth, then add the shredded cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese melts.
• Add cheese mixture to the soup, bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to low, and stir for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
• Serve and enjoy!

Date Posted: January 2, 2023

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