I carried on the soup tradition with my own family. Most years we too had Oyster Soup and Chili. Christmas Eve wasn't at home this year, but we still had soup! This time it was Chili and Cheeseburger Soup.
Cheeseburger Soup
- ½ lb. lean ground beef
- ¾ cup onion, finely chopped
- ¾ cup carrots, finely chopped or grated
- ¾ cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 tablespoons butter or marg, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups potatoes, cubed
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups Velveeta, cubed
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
In large saucepan: brown ground beef, drain and set aside. In same saucepan: saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes). Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream before serving.
This is easy to double for a larger group.
I am hoping to have a new chili recipe in my collection soon as well!!
Wishing you all a Joyous Christmas!
Wishing you all a Joyous Christmas!
