Cheeseburger Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 372.5
  • Total Fat: 16.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,062.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 18.7 g

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Introduction

Number of calories could easily be reduced by using ground turkey and lowfat sour cream. This is a very satisfying soup. It tastes even better the next day! Number of calories could easily be reduced by using ground turkey and lowfat sour cream. This is a very satisfying soup. It tastes even better the next day!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 pound ground chuck
    3/4 cup chopped onions
    3/4 cup shredded carrots
    3/4 cup diced celery
    2 teaspoons dried basil
    1 Tablespoon dried parsley
    4 Tablespoons Light butter
    4 cups chicken broth
    4 cups peeled, diced potatoes
    1/4 cup flour
    2 cups (8 oz.) Velveeta 1/2 fat cheese, cubed
    2 cups skim milk
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

In 3 quart saucepan, brown beef, drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion, carrot, celery, basil and parsley in 1 TBLS butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth potatoes & beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add sour cream during the last minute of cook time.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook until bubbly. Remove pan from heat and slowly stir in milk, mixing well with a wire whisk. Place pan on heat and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until mixture is thickened and smooth. Add cubed Velveeta and stir constantly until melted. Add to soup mixture, stir well. Cook at low heat for about 10 minutes. Makes 8 2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user REDEEMEDINWI.