Cheeseburger Soup
This cheeseburger soup recipe makes a hearty soup with lean ground beef and lots of vegetables in a creamy broth. It's rich, tasty, and filling.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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½ pound lean ground beef
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¾ cup chopped onion
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¾ cup shredded carrots
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¾ cup chopped celery
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4 cups cubed potatoes
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups milk
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2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
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¼ cup sour cream
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sliced green onions for garnish
Direction
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in potatoes, broth, basil, and parsley; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer, whisking continuously, until sauce is thick and smooth.
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Pour sauce into soup mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
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Serve garnished with green onions.
