I never enter the various blog hops that appear around the Internet from time to time, but when Mel @ the Larson Lingo started one involving soup, I knew I had to participate. This is my family's favorite soup and "go to" recipe when hosting a large number of people. Every time we make it someone asks for the recipe so this is a great opportunity to pass it along to others!
I didn't actually make a batch this time because I am doing a food challenge at the CrossFit gym that involves eating only very specific foods at specific times, but I wanted to share the recipe and encourage you to give it a try. I promise you won't be disappointed!
Cheeseburger Soup
1 pound spicy Italian sausage or ground beef depending on preference
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. (8 oz.) processed cheese (Velveeta)
1- 1/2 cups milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
*In a 3 qt. saucepan, cook beef until no longer pink; drain & set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes (mom and I sauteed them in the sausage grease, instead of butter.) Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
*Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly (more like a minute for us!) Add to soup; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese (we cut it in cubes first), milk, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
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| image from allhealthyrecipes.com |
Enjoy :)
***I believe the original recipe came from Taste of Home but has been modified some as we put our own family twist on it.
