Cheeseburger Soup

Kylee's Favorite Meal

1/2 lb. ground beef

3/4-1 C onion, chopped small

3/4-1 C carrots, canned (I use fresh, chop small/just cook till they are tender)

3/4-1 C celery, chopped small

1 heaping teaspoon each:

     Parsley (or chives) 

     Basil

     Garlic

     Cumin

6 Tbs. Butter

3 C Beef Broth (2 cans)

4 C frozen hash browns (I use southern style - 1 of the larger bags is usually 4 cups)

1/4 C Flour

2 C shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 C Milk (If I have whole milk - I use that, but I also use 1% too!)

1/4 C Sour Cream

Salt to taste

Tortilla Chips for dipping!  (Rolls work too)

Brown beef and drain

Add veggies and butter (carrots will take the longest)

Stir in basil, parsley, garlic and cumin

Add broth and potatoes

Simmer until potatoes are tender

Whisk in flour

Add milk, stirring until smooth

Reduce heat to simmer

Stir in cheese

Add sour cream last

Heat slightly (till sour cream is dissolved).  Don't Boil.

Dip chips, slurp or slather a roll :)

From:  Missy Rawe