Cheeseburger Soup

There are good soups. And then there is GOOD soup. And this is the latter. 

This recipe comes from my friend Jeanne who has given us many favorite recipes through the years. She says the secret is some good home smoked sausage. I agree that a good sausage puts this soup over the top, but you can use ground beef, too.

This soup isn't exactly low fat. I have found that it is good - even if you omit cheese and sour cream. Of course, then it can't really be called "cheeseburger" soup!

Cheeseburger Soup

1 lb sausage or ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrot

3/4 cup diced celery

In large pot, brown meat and saute vegetables until softened.

1 tsp basil

1 tsp parsley

4 cup shredded RAW potato

3-4 cup chicken broth

Add to pot and cook 10 minutes. 

4 T melted butter

1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 cup milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Mix together. Add to soup. 

1 cup Velveeta 

Add. Mix all together until melted.

1/4 cup sour cream

Stir in immediately before serving.