Cheeseburger Soup
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13062/cheeseburger-soup-i/
Note: makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon butter
- \( \frac{1}{2} \) pound ground beef
- \( \frac{3}{4} \) cup chopped onion
- \( \frac{3}{4} \) cup shredded carrots
- \( \frac{3}{4} \) cup chopped celery
- 4 cups cubed potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Cheese Sauce & Finish
- 3 tablespoons butter
- \( \frac{1}{4} \) cup all-purpose flour
- 1 \( \frac{1}{2} \) cups milk
- 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese (or shredded)
- \( \frac{1}{4} \) cup sour cream
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Veggies: 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.
- Simmer Potatoes: Stir in potatoes, chicken broth, basil, and parsley; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Make Roux & White Sauce: In a separate small saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer, whisking constantly, until sauce is thick and smooth.
- Combine and Melt Cheese: Pour sauce into the soup mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Add cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Finish: Stir in sour cream until just heated through.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.