Cheeseburger Soup

A nearby restaurant makes a cheeseburger soup that I’d like to try, but they wouldn’t give me the recipe. I came up with my own, based on a potato soup recipe I already had. I was quite delighted with the outcome of this dish.

It’s flavorful enough to be served alone as an appetizer or small-plate dish for dinner parties or barbecues, and that’s how I chose to serve it. Cooled in the refrigerator overnight and served cold with crackers the next day. However, you serve it, this soup is sure to please the taste buds of your family and friends. While I consider this recipe a delicious and healthy meal in itself, I also enjoy serving it with a freshly grilled hamburger on the side for extra protein.

Ingredients

3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 cups shredded Velveeta
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes