Recipe Name
Cheeseburger Soup
Submitted by
Guest
Recipe Description
A healthier version
Quantity
0
Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes)
45
Cook Time (minutes)
10
Ready In (minutes)
55
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
1/2
pound
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
3/4
cup, chopped
Onion, chopped
3/4
cup, chopped
Carrots, raw
3/4
cup, diced
celery
1
teaspoon
basil
1
teaspoon
parsley flakes
4
tablespoons
butter
3
cups
chicken broth, fat free, Health Valley
4
cups diced
potatoes
1/4
cup
all-purpose flour
2
Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz)
Velveeta cheese
1
1/2
cup
skim milk
1
Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz)
Sour cream, fat free
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
In a saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
2
In the same pan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5
Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
6
Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
7
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese and milk; cook and stir until cheese melts.
8
Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.