Cheeseburger Soup

I was on the hunt for the perfect hearty comfort dish for the snowy weather we've been having. I snatched and tweaked recipes from Taste of Home and Chocolate Covered Buttons. It is definitely not the easiest soup to make, but trust me -- the taste is totally worth it.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

3/4 c. onion, chopped

3/4 c. carrot, grated

3/4 c. celery, sliced

5 small - medium russet potatoes, cubed

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 c. 2% milk

4 c. chicken or beef broth

4 tbsp. butter or margarine 

1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese

1 c. tomato (~ 2 tomatoes), diced

1 c. romaine lettuce, chopped

6 hamburger buns, coarsely cubed 

1 tsp. dried parsley

salt

pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees for the hamburger bun croutons (YUM). In a large sauce pot, brown beef over medium heat; drain any excess grease and set aside in a medium bowl.

Ready all vegetables -- dice, grate, slice, cube!

To the same sauce pot for the browned beef, add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, and one tablespoon of butter/margarine. Saute over medium heat until ingredients are softened--about 10 minutes.

Add the broth, beef, potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for approximately 12 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Meanwhile, cube the hamburger buns; place pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

The soup is simmering, the hamburger bun croutons are baking, and your kitchen smells pretty fantastic, right? Mmm.

Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes, or until lightly bubbly.

Add the butter-flour mixture to the soup; bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce to low heat.

Don't forget to check on the croutons!

Coarsely chop tomatoes and lettuce; grate the cheese.

Stir in the milk, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese melts.

Top with hamburger bun croutons, and enjoy!

 

Eat your heart out.

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