CHEESEBURGER AND "FRIES" CHOWDER

Cheeseburger and

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories Burgers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 c chopped onion
2/3 c diced celery
2/3 c diced carrots
4 oz baby portabello mushrooms, diced
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb red potatoes, peeled and diced
4 c chicken broth
4 oz pkg Idahoan instant mashed potatoes, loaded baked or four cheeses flavor
2 c shredded cheese (I used colby, monterey jack, and gouda)
1/4 c whipping cream
1/4 c sour cream
1/2-1 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef, drain well and pour into large soup pan. Saute the onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, dried basil, and dried parsley in the olive oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Add to ground beef in soup pan.
2. Add potatoes, broth, and instant potatoes; stir well. cover and bring to a simmer. Stirring often, cook until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted and well blended. Stir in cream, sour cream, and pepper until well blended.
4. Top with cheese and serve with grilled toast. My husband even likes to add a dollop of dill pickle relish.