How to Make the Ultimate Cheeseburger Soup: A Delicious Recipe

It is thick, rich and full of flavor!

PREP TIME:15 MINUTES

COOK TIME:30 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME:45 MINUTES

This is one of those meals you can’t go wrong with something SO good. something so warm, and comforting. You will be excited to have leftovers!

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground meat ( I used organic turkey)

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided

• 3/4 cup chopped onion

• 3/4 cup shredded carrots

• 3/4 cup diced celery

• 2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

• 1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes

• 3 cups of veggie broth or whatever you prefer

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ( I used g-way organic flour}

• 2 to 4 cups shredded white / yellow cheddar

• 1-1/2 cups whole milk

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble ground meat add seasoning to the meat ( I used salt, pepper , basil , and Italian seasoning ) until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain and set aside. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sautee onions, carrots, celery, basil and Italian seasoning until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, ground turkey and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream. If desired, serve with onion rings and green onions.

Add some of Your favorite Toppings! (optional)

• Bacon

• Sour cream

• Pickles

• Broccoli

• Green Onions

Storing cheeseburger soup: once your cheeseburger soup is completely cooled place your cheeseburger soup in an airtight container or zip lock bag. This will stay in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days long. When ready to reheat you may need to add a little chicken broth if it is too thick.