Healthified Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

3 cups beef broth
4 cups, peeled and cubed potatoes
2 carrots, peeled and grated
2 stalks celery, diced
¼ cup chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
½ pound extra lean ground beef, browned and drained
1½ cups non fat evaporated milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ pound reduced fat pasteurized process cheese, cubed
½ teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan set over medium, combine the broth, vegetables and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in the beef and 1 cup of the milk.
In a small bowl, combine the flour and remaining ½ cup milk until it’s smooth, then gradually stir it into the soup.
Bring to a simmer, cook and stir until thick and bubbly, 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, add the cheese and paprika and stir until melted.