Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion, shredded carrot, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the chicken broth, diced potatoes, basil, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked through.
4. Add in the ketchup and mustard, stirring well to combine. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese and a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.