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20
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Comforting Cheeseburger Soup
Course
Soup
Calories
Author
Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
1
lb
ground turkey
could use other ground meat
1/2
lb
ground turkey sausage
could use other ground sausages
6
tablespoons
butter
divided
1
cup
diced onions
1
cup
diced carrots
1
cup
diced celery
3
cups
russet potatoes peeled and diced into small cubes
3
cups
chicken broth
1
Tablespoon
Italian seasoning
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
5
Tablespoons
flour
1
cup
whole milk
warmed
1
cup
heavy cream
warmed
3
cups
sharp cheddar cheese
shredded (can use a mixture of cheeses if desired. I like smoked cheddar and sharp cheddar)
Toppings: shredded cheese
fresh parsley, chopped bacon, dice tomatoes, cheese, pickles, buttered croutons.
Instructions
In a large deep skillet brown ground turkey and ground sausage. Drain and set aside.
In the same deep skillet at 2 tablespoons of butter and diced carrot, onions and celery.
Sauté until tender over medium heat.
Stir in cubed potatoes, chicken broth, italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer just until potatoes are tender (but not to soft).
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large soup pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
Whisk in flour a little at a time stirring constantly over medium heat.
Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in warm milk and warm heavy cream.
Stir in cheeses until mixture is smooth and creamy. Do not bring to a boil or simmer.
Pour meat & vegetable mixture into the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
Taste and add in additional salt, black pepper, garlic powder or Italian seasoning if needed.
Laddle soup into bowls and top with desired toppings.
Serve hot!