Cheeseburger Soup
Fall is just around the corner, and it is usually when I start thinking about making soups again. I made this last week upon my boyfriend's request, and it's definitely an all year classic. Fair warning: this is a very rich soup and not one to make if you are counting calories.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground beef (or I've used mild Italian sausauge)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese (you can cut back on half the cheese if you want it to be less rich)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sour cream
Directions:
In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.
Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
In a separate pan, melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth. This will be used to thicken your soup.
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.
