Cheeseburger Broccoli Soup
A hardy soup the whole family will love.
Yield: 6 to 8 servingsPrep Time:
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Ingredients:
| 1 pound | ground beef |
| 3/4 cup | chopped onion |
| 3/4 cup | shredded carrot |
| 2 cups | broccoli, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | dried basil |
| 1 teaspoon | dried parsley flakes |
| 1 tablespoon | butter |
| 3 cups | chicken broth |
| 4 cups | peeled and diced potatoes |
| 1/8 cup | cornstarch |
| 2 cups | milk, divided |
| 2 cups | shredded Cheddar cheese |
| 3/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 to 1/2 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1/4 cup | sour cream |
| 1 teaspoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| optional toppings: bacon bits, green onions, cheese | |
Directions:
Brown the ground beef in 3 quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan add 1 T butter and add onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, and basil. Saute until tender.
Add the broth, potatoes, and broccoli and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 12-15 minutes or until potatoes and broccoli are tender.
In a small bowl, place 1/2 cup milk. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth. Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in the beef, cheese, remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
Revised from Source: therecipecritic.com
