Soup's On

One of the best cooks I know, my sister, Melinda, gave me this recipe a while back for "Cheeseburger Soup." I have been thinking about it since it has been getting colder and I'm planning on making it soon. It is delicious, and I think kids will enjoy it because of the name and moms will like it because their kids will eat vegetables. It is soooo good, and it really does taste like a cheeseburger! Here it is:

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 tbsp. butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 lbs.)
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 C. sour cream

In 3 qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in tbsp. butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. meanwhile, in small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Heat on low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.

In the past, when I have been in a big hurry, I have saved time by buying the veggies already diced in the frozen food section and it still was just as yummy. If you try it, let me know what you think.

I love soup in the Fall! There is nothing better.