Cheeseburger Soup

 

Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 lb ground round
2. 1 cup onion, diced
3. 3/4 cup celery, diced
4. 3/4 cup carrot, diced
5. 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
6. 3 cups chicken broth
7. 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
8. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
9. 1/4 cup flour
10. 1 1/2 cups milk
11. 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
12. 1/4 cup ketchup
13. 2 tablespoons mustard
14. salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Brown beef in a large pot over med.
2. Cook until the meat begins to brown, then add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic.
3. Saute about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the broth and potatoes; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
6. Melt butter in a saucepan over med. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes.
7. Whisk in milk, then add white sauce to the soup and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer, and stir in the cheese, ketchup and mustard.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Stir until cheese is melted.
11. Serve.

Enjoy your meal!