Cheeseburger Soup

Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 55 min

8 servings

3 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1 3/4 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups processed cheese (Velveeta)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

1. Brown beef in a 3-quart saucepan; drain and set aside.

2. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter in the same saucepan until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Add 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, melt remaining butter in a small skillet.

6. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.

7. Add to soup; bring to a boil.

8. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

9. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.

10. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.

Nutrition Information (Amount Per Serving) Calories: 330 Calories from Fat: Grams Total Fat: 18 g Saturated Fat: 11 g Cholesterol: 59 mg Sodium: 1027 mg Total Carbohydrates: 26 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 15 g

Recipe and photograph courtesy of College Inn®/©Del Monte Corporation.