Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Burger Seasoning Blend
  • 3 teaspoons House Seasoning Blend (divided)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • ¾ cup onions (diced)
  • ¾ cup carrots (shredded)
  • ¾ cup celery (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed (can substitute 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese)
  • 1½ cups milk

Instruction

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil until shimmering; add ground beef and 1 teaspoon of Burger Seasoning Blend.  Cook until meat is browned.
  • Remove ground beef from pot and drain off excess fat.  
  •  Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium high heat.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery and House Seasoning Blend; sauté until tender. 
  • Add basil and parsley and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken broth, 2 teaspoons of House Seasoning Blend and potatoes; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and add the flour.
  • Whisk for 3 minutes or until a bubbly paste forms.
  • Add the flour paste and the ground beef to the soup and bring back to a boil for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheeses, milk, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese melts.
  • Top with extra shredded cheese before serving.