Cheeseburger Soup! Recipe

Name: Cheeseburger Soup!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, extra lean; 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced red sweet bell pepper; 1/2 cup carrot, julienned; 3 medium yellow potatoes or 3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cubed, about 3 to 4 cups; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried herb seasoning mix, blend or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil; 1 quart chicken broth; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup flour; 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups milk; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut in cubes; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, extra lean
2 -3 teaspoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red sweet bell pepper
1/2 cup carrot, julienned
3 medium yellow potatoes or 3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cubed, about 3 to 4 cups
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried herb seasoning mix, blend or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1 quart chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut in cubes
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Brown ground beef, onion, and celery in a large saucepan or stockpot; add a little olive oil if necessary. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, parsley, and basil or herb seasoning blend. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat; stir in flour until smooth, about 30 seconds. Slowly stir in the half-and-half or milk. Stir in cheese. Continue cooking, stirring, until cheese is melted and the mixture is thick and begins to bubble. Stir the milk mixture into the soup mixture until well blended. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Heat thoroughly. Serve with biscuits or crusty rolls. Serves 6 to 8.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, extra lean, 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Cheeseburger Soup! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheeseburger Soup!

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