Cheesburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Beef
3/4 Cup Chopped Celery
1/4 Cup Chopped Carrot
3/4 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
3 Cups Chicken Broth
1 1/2 Cups Cream or half-and-half
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 Cup Sour Cream

Directions:

Brown the hamburger, and celery, carrot, and onion together in a large pot.  Drain the grease.

Stir in basil and parsley.

In a blender, blend together the xanthan gum and the chicken broth. 

Add to beef and veggie mixture.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add cream or half-and-half and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.

Add sour cream and heat through.  Do not boil.

Yields: 4 very generous servings

Each will have: 878 calories; 75g fat; 40g protein; 10g carbohydrate; 1g dietary fiber; 9g usable carbs