Cheeseburger Soup

Oh my goodness, is this the best soup! Everyone I make this for just loves it.  My kids love it, heck, even my momma loves it (and she is very picky).  This is the perfect soup for a cold night.  Hope you enjoy!

Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients:  1lb Ground Beef or Turkey

                   2 tsp Dried Onion Flakes

                   1/2 cup Butter

                   1 1/2 tsp Celery Salt

                   1 1/2 cup Shredded Carrot

                   2 tsp Dried Basil

                   2 tsp Dried Parsley

                   4 Chicken Bouillon Cubes

                   4 cups Water

                   3 1/2 cups Diced Potatoes

                   1/4 cup Flour

                   3 cups Milk

                   16oz Velveeta

Brown ground beef or turkey with dried onion in large soup pot.  Remove from pot, drain, and set aside. 

Melt 4 Tbsp of butter in pot and saute carrots, basil, and parsley until carrots are tender.

Add bouillon and water and bring to a boil. 

Add potatoes and ground beef, lower to a simmer and cook 10-12 minutes.

While soup is simmering, melt 6 Tbsp of butter in a separate pot. 

Stir in flour into melted butter.

Whisk in milk and cook until thick and smooth.

Add milk mixture to soup and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and add Velveeta and salt & pepper to taste. 

Allow Velveeta to melt and then serve hot.