Cheeseburger Soup

By Effimiya

All the flavors of a cheeseburger and fries are packed into a satisfying one-dish meal.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 medium)
• 1 serrano chile pepper, finely chopped*
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 cups chopped russet potatoes (about 2 medium)
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese suop
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 14-ounce cans beef broth
• 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• Dill pickle spears (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and serrano chile. Cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add beef, salt and pepper and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned. Drain fat.

2

Stir in ketchup, mustard and potatoes. Cook 3 minutes.

3

Stir in beef broth and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes.

4

Stir in cheddar soup until smooth. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, and pickles, if desired.

*Tip:

When working with hot peppers, wear plastic gloves. If peppers touch bare skin, wash immediately with soap and water.