Cheese Burger Soup

I am loving this little Pinterest thing for finding new recipes!  I found this one and, as always, fine-tuned itto fit our family!  I know you are probably thinking I lost my mind when I say you are going to love this thing called Cheese burger soup!  But seriously, it is completely yummy!  You have to try it!

Cheese Burger Soup

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 carrots, shredded

3-4 stalks of celery, chopped

1-2 garlic cloves, chopped finely

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

4 tablespoons butter, divided

3 cups chicken broth

4-5 potatoes, peeled and diced

1/4  all purpose flour

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups 1%  milk

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup non-flavored greek yogurt

Directions:

 

1. Brown the ground turkey in 3 quart saucepan. Drain and set aside.

2. In the same saucepan add 1 tablespoon butter, chopped onion, shredded carrots, finely chopped garlic cloves, dried basil, dried parsley, and celery. Saute until tender.

3. Add the broth, potatoes and ground turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

4. In small sauce pan, melt remaining butter (3 tablespoons) and add the flour. Cook and stir until bubbly, add milk, and stir until thickened.  Add to the soup and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes and reduce heat to low.

5.Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in greek yogurt. Top with shredded cheddar if desired.

 

Enjoy!

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