Cheeseburger Soup
A hearty and flavor filled soup. Perfect to warm you up on a cold evening.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups potatoes diced
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 lb bacon optional
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a pan, drain grease and set aside.
- Peel and dice potatoes into small chunks.
- In a large saucepan melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for a few minutes until tender.
- Add chicken broth, potatoes, and spices and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In a small pot melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add flour and mix together for a couple minutes until you have a nice rue.
- Add rue to soup, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cooked beef, milk, cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce. Cook and stir until cheese melts.
- Serve with extra shredded cheese and optional bacon bits.