Cheeseburger Soup

Grubilicious Contributor: Leslie Valentine

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
6 cups chicken broth
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
3/4 lb. processes reduced-fat American cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Cook ground beef with onion and parsley. Drain well. Stir in chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until flor is lightly browned. Whisk flour mixture into simmering beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in cheese and next 3 ingredients just until cheese melts.