All-American Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 14-oz. cans lower-sodium beef broth
• 2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
• 1 14 1/2-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 8-oz. pkg. shredded cheddar and American cheese blend (2 cups)
• 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 1 cup whole milk
• Toasted buns or rolls
• Cheeseburger toppings, such as pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard, and/or ketchup (optional)

Directions:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven cook beef, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain off fat. Sprinkle flour on beef mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth and potatoes. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, cheese, tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and smooth and soup just comes to gentle boiling. Stir in milk; heat through. Serve with toasted buns and cheeseburger toppings. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Author: Better Homes and Garden

Nutritional Facts:

• Calories - 477
• Makes 6 servings
  

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