KEY INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- ●1/2 pound 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 fluid ounces each) chicken broth
- ●4 cups (3 medium) peeled and diced potatoes
- ●1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ●2 cups (8 ounces) pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
- ●1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- ●3/4 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
MAKE IT
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.