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All-American Cheeseburger Soup

Better Homes and Gardens|Feb. 28, 2013 5:46 pm EST

All-American Cheeseburger Soup

3.3 (20 ratings)

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Here's a fun and tasty soup recipe the whole family can enjoy. For the full cheeseburger effect, serve on toasted buns with all the fixings.

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 214-ounce cans reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 medium-sized potatoes, chopped coarsely
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 8-ounce package shredded cheddar and american cheese blend
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 cocktail buns or brown-and-serve rolls, split
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted, or olive oil
• assorted condiments, such as pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard, and/or ketchup, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the beef, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender; drain the fat. Sprinkle flour on the beef mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are tender, for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, cheese, tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard. Cook and stir until the soup comes to a gentle boil. Stir in the milk and heat through.
3. Preheat the broiler.
4. Place the split buns, split sides up, on a broiler pan. Brush with the melted butter or olive oil. Broil 4-5 inches from the heat until golden, for about 1 minute. Serve the soup with toasted buns and top with condiments.