Cheeseburger Soup

Thick and creamy, savory soup

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 cups each onion, celery, shredded carrots

4 cups small cubed potatoes

2 Tablespoons italian seasoning

3/4 Tablespoons salt

8 Tablespoons butter

1/2 cup flour

6 cups chicken broth

2 cups milk

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

*optional 1/2 cup sour cream*

In a large pot, brown beef onion, celery, and carrots until beef is browned.

Stir in Italian seasoning. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

In a separate saucepan, melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, *add sour cream and heat thoroughly but do not boil*.