American Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 1/2 lb Ground beef
• 1 each Red onion, diced
• 2 each Celery stalks, diced
• 2 each Carrots, diced
• 3 each (medium) Potatoes, cubed
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 tbsp Flour
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef until no longer pink (160°F internally). Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes and beef broth, bring to a boil, and simmer 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
4. In a small pan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, cook 1 minute, then gradually add the milk.
5. Add the milk mixture to the soup along with the browned beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
6. Simmer 5 minutes, then stir in the cheese until melted. Season to taste.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve with crackers.