Broccoli, Hamburger and Cheese Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
This is a meal in itself—it's both hearty and nutritious—and I usually serve it with just a simple salad and hard rolls.—Gloria Cudmore, Castlewood, South Dakota

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
  • 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add bouillon and stir until dissolved. Add broccoli; cook according to package directions. Do not drain. Remove from the heat; set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Remove from the heat and stir in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese, beef, broccoli with cooking liquid. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 302 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 750mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.