Cheeseburger Soup

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ¾ cup onion chopped
• ¾ cup carrots shredded
• ¾ cup celery diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 4 tablespoons butter divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• ¼ cup arrowroot flour
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 ½ cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

• Brown the ground beef in a 3-quart saucepan.
  1 pound ground beef
• Add the butter, onion, shredded carrots, parsley, basil, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  ¾ cup onion,¾ cup carrots,¾ cup celery,1 teaspoon dried basil,1 teaspoon dried parsley,4 tablespoons butter
• Add the broth, potatoes, and cooked beef to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• • 3 cups chicken broth,4 cups peeled and diced potatoe
  • Mix the flour and milk until dissolved.
  • ¼ cup arrowroot flour,1 ½ cups milk
  • Add the roux to the soup, bring it to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese,Salt and pepper
  • • Remove from heat and blend in the sour cream until smooth.
      ¼ cup sour cream
    • Serve warm and enjoy!