Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 1⁄2 pound ground beef
02 - 4 tablespoons butter, divided
03 - 3⁄4 cup carrots, diced
04 - 3⁄4 cup celery, diced
05 - 3⁄4 cup onion, diced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
08 - 4 cups potatoes, diced
09 - 3 cups chicken broth
10 - 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1 to 2 cups Velveeta, cubed
12 - 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk
13 - 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1⁄4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1⁄4 cup sour cream
16 - Onion rings, green onions, and crumbled bacon for toppings (optional)

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Cook and crumble ground beef in a pot until browned. Drain and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in the pot, add carrots, celery, onions, basil, and parsley. Sauté until tender.
03 - Add potatoes, beef, and broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
04 - Melt butter and flour in a separate pan, then stir into the soup and boil.
05 - Stir in Velveeta, milk, salt, and pepper until cheese melts. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
06 - Top with onion rings, green onions, and bacon if desired. Serve warm.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Use cheddar or another melty cheese if preferred.
02 - Reheat gently before serving if made ahead.
03 - Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.