Cheeseburger Soup

[Guest guest]

There is no " burger " in this recipe; only the good vegetarian kind. I did adapt

this recipe from a meat-cookbook though. I don't know what the original

recipe tastes like, but this one is very good.

 

Cheeseburger Soup

 

1/2 lb. Yves brand ground round (or your favorite TVP)

5 Tbs butter or margarine, divided

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup diced celery

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

3 cups vegetable broth

4 cups diced peeled potatoes

1/4 cup flour

8 oz. process American cheese, cubed (2 cups)

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 cup sour cream

 

In a 3 qt. saucepan, brown Yves in 1 Tbs butter; set aside. In the same

saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 Tbs butter until

vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; brig

to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes

are tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour;

cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil.

Cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and

pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour

cream. Yield: 8 servings (2 1/4 quarts)

 

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