Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- onion rings, crumbled bacon, and green onions for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef. Drain, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the pot and add in the carrots, celery, and onions. Saute until tender, 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, and cook an additional minute. Add potatoes, beef, chicken stock, and spices.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Whisk together the milk and flour. Stir into the soup, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheeses until melted. Turn off the heat, and stir in the sour cream.
- Serve with crumbled bacon, onion rings, and green onions!