CREAMY POTATO & HAMBURGER SOUP

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups peeled & diced Russet potatoes
• 2 cups your favorite frozen vegetable mix
• 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions until the onions are soft and the beef is browned. Drain the grease.
2. Add minced garlic and cook until browned and fragrant. Transfer the beef mixture to a crockpot or stockpot on the stove.
3. Add in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, frozen vegetables, dried basil, and dried parsley.
4. If using a crockpot, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If using a stove, simmer until the potatoes are tender and starting to dissolve slightly.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch into the milk, then whisk this mixture into the soup.
6. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the soup and let it melt, stirring occasionally.
7. Once it’s melted in, your creamy potato and hamburger soup is ready to enjoy!