Taste of Home
Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours
YIELD: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own. It's the perfect comfort food to enjoy on a cold winter evening. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 small onion, chopped
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1-3/4 pounds potatoes (about 3-4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 cups chicken broth
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1-1/2 cups whole milk
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2 medium carrots, shredded
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1 celery rib, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (8 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
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1/4 cup sour cream
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Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add potatoes, broth, milk, carrots, celery and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 7-9 hours.
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2.
Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in sour cream. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 300 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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