Saturday, 04 February 2012

• Cheeseburger Soup

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  Cheeseburger Soup

  1/2 lb. ground beef

  3/4 C chopped onion

  3/4 C shredded carrots

  3/4 C diced celery

  1 tsp. dried basil

  1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

  4 Tbs. butter, divided

  3 C chicken broth

  4 C diced, peeled potatoes

  1/4 C a.p. flour

  8 oz. American cheese, cubed (2 C)

  1 1/2 C milk

  3/4 tsp. salt

  1/4-1/2 tsp. black pepper

  1/4 C sour cream

       In a lg. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.  Saute' onions, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 Tbs. butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.  Add flour; cook & stir 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.  Add to soup; bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.  Add cheese, milk, salt & pepper; cook & stir until cheese is melted.  Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream. Makes 8 Servings - 2 quarts

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