Cheeseburger Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound of ground beef.
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3/4 cup diced celery.
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3/4 cup shredded carrots.
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3/4 cup chopped onions.
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes.
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1 teaspoon dried basil.
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4 tablespoons of butter, split.
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4 cups of peeled and diced potatoes.
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3 cups chicken stock.
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
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2 cups of cubed Velveeta cheese.
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3/4 teaspoon of salt.
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 1/2 cups of milk.
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1/4 cup of sour cream.
# Instructions:
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Cook the ground beef in a pan, drain, then place to the side. Toss the vegetables in 1 tablespoon of butter until soft. Mix in the dried herbs while cooking.
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Mix broth, beef, and potatoes in a pot. Heat to boiling, then turn it down and cook for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
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Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan, then blend in the flour and cook for a few minutes. Stir this into the soup, bring it to a boil again, and cook for a couple of minutes.
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Lower the heat. Stir in cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Take off the heat and mix in the sour cream before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Won awards.
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Perfect comfort meal.
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Swap Velveeta for cheddar if you like.
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Gently warm leftovers.
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Speedy weeknight option.
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Ideal for cold evenings.