Cheeseburger Chowder

Ok, this might not be the prettiest soup I've ever made but if I could encourage you to try one last hearty soup before the outdoor temperature really says spring, this would be it! I saw this recipe on I Need Mom! at 6:15 in the morning and had a half batch on the stove by 6:45. I don’t generally add cheese to soup so this was a nice Friday lunch treat and very different for me. 

  Sue made hers a healthier, low-fat version, mine was a little more… fattened up:@) 

But only because I used what I had on hand.
I really think you'll like this if you give it a try folks!

Cheeseburger Chowder-adapted from I Need Mom!

8 oz ground beef

2 tsp canola oil-I used olive oil

1 C chopped carrot

1 C chopped celery

1 large potato, peeled and chopped-I didn’t peel mine

½ heaping C chopped onion-my addition

2 (15 oz) cans chicken broth
black pepper to taste

½ tsp paprika

Pinch of cayenne, optional-I didn’t use this

¼ C reduced fat evaporated milk-I used 2%

1 Tblsp flour-Sue used whole wheat, I used A/P

¾ C low fat cheddar cheese, shredded-I used regular cheddar

I finished mine with a little mushroom salt-very nice!

1. Brown up the ground beef, remove from pot and pour out any grease.
2. Add oil and veggies to pot, and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add spices and broth scraping up little bits on bottom of pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook veggies through.
4. Mix milk and flour, add to pot and heat until soup thickens up.
5. Add cheese and stir until melted.
6. Ladle out a big ole bowl and enjoy:@)

Eat well and have a happy day!

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