Cheeseburger Chowder

 

         

My husband and sons order cheeseburger soup whenever they see it on a menu.  I figured I could make it at home and it would be creamier and cheaper than the restaurant variety.  This soup is super cheesy and thick.  You can add more milk (1/2 cup at a time) to thin it down a bit. This is seriously great soup and everyone who has tasted it raves about the flavor!

 

1 pound ground beef

¾ cup chopped onion

¾ cup shredded carrots

1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

4 tablespoons butter, divided

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups peeled and diced potatoes

¼ cup flour

2 cups Velveeta, cubed (16 oz. block)

½ cup milk

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup sour cream

Brown the ground beef in large 3 quart saucepan.  Drain and set aside.  In the same saucepan add 1 T. butter and add onion, carrots, basil, garlic powder and saute until tender.  Add broth, potatoes and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  In small skillet melt remaining 3 T. butter and add flour.  Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.  Add to the soup and bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to low.  Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.  Cook and stir until cheese melts.  Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.  Enjoy!!