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Looking for a well-done soup? Well then, we've got the perfect solution for you. What you want is what you get with this super-sized, everything-but-the-bun favorite called Double Cheeseburger Soup! The American classic is remade with this mac-daddy of a doubly cheesy twist on potato soup. No chicken nuggets needed here because it's always a good time for the great taste of the Double Cheeseburger Soup. This spoon-worthy combo of a creation will save a quarter of your time and will transform your dinnertime into a drive-thru success! You sure deserve a break today or tomorrow, so make your next meal a happy one by whipping up this golden condiment of a lunch or dinnertime value meal. You will definitely be lovin' it!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 3/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2-4 cups Velveeta®, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- onion rings, optional, to taste
- green onions, optional, to taste, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1 -In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the beef, while crumbling, until it is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2 -In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.
Step 3 -Add the onion, the carrots, the celery, the basil, and the parsley to the butter and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the potatoes, the cooked ground beef, and the broth to the veggie mixture and bring it to a boil.
Step 5 -Reduce the heat and simmer the soup mixture, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 6 -In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter.
Step 7 -Add the flour to the butter and cook, while stirring, until it is bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 8 -Add the flour mixture to the soup, bring it to a boil, and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes.
Step 9 -Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Velveeta®, the milk, the salt, and the pepper and cook until the cheese melts.
Step 10 -Transfer the soup from the heat and mix in the sour cream.
Step 11 -Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with the onion rings and the green onions.
