Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (14.5 fl. oz. each) chicken broth
4 cups (3 medium) potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups (8 oz.) pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
COOK ground beef in large saucepan over medium heat until brown; drain. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and basil; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth, potatoes and cooked beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
MELT remaining butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cheese, evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
34 minutes
Cooling Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 8
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