Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

             

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Cook: 10 min.

MAKES: 8 servings

Utensils: 5-qt. saucepan and small skillet     

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home         

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 carrots shredded 
• 4-5 stalks of diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or oregano flakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 5-6 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced or sliced potatoes (1 & 3/4 pounds (about 6 red potatoes))                                               
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (12 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• 1 & 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt                 

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, potatoes and turkey. Cover. When Vapo Valve clicks, reduce to low for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are done. (For regular cookware: Add the broth, potatoes and turkey; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.)                                                
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).