Cheeseburger Soup

By Nanadi-2

Ingredients

• 1 lb (85/15) ground beef
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 4 small carrots, peeled & diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth (or left over Au Jus)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 medium red potatoes, small diced (I like to leave the skin on, but if you prefer to peel them, that is fine.)
• 8 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from dessertnowdinnerlater.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, brown beef; drain & set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp of butter & saute onion, carrots, celery, basil, parsley, salt & pepper. Cook about 7-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add flour to soak up the butter & form a roux with the vegetables.
Add broth, milk, potatoes & browned beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. It will thicken up as it simmers.
Remove soup from heat & add cheese & sour cream. Stir until everything is melted & blended well. Serve hot.