Ingredients
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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½ pound lean ground beef
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¾ cup chopped onion
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¾ cup shredded carrots
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¾ cup chopped celery
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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4 cups cubed potatoes
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3 cups chicken broth
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups milk
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2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
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¼ cup sour cream
Directions
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
![Ingredients for cheeseburger soup sauteed in butter in pan]()
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Stir in basil and parsley. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to12 minutes.
![Ingredients for cheeseburger soup simmering in pan]()
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Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer and stir until sauce is thick and smooth.
![Butter, flour, and milk whisked together in a bowl]()
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Stir sauce into soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
![Cheeseburger soup in a pot with all ingredients added and cooked]()
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Serve hot and enjoy!
![Close up view of cheeseburger soup with cheese and green onions in a bowl with a spoonful of soup]()
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Cook’s Note
I use sharp Cheddar cheese because I like the taste but any Cheddar is good.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 400 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 400 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 685mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium 337mg | 26% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 801mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
