Mama B's Cheeseburger Chowder
A delicious, versatile, and easy weeknight soup that keeps you coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 carrots shredded
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup cooked bacon chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups hash browns
- 2 cups corn
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 4 cups whole Milk
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese or sour cream slightly warmed
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil and add beef, onions and carrots. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Cook until onions are translucent and beef is browned. Remove grease if needed.
- Add cooked bacon, corn, hash browns and chicken broth. Cook for 10-12 minutes over medium heat or until potatoes are heated through. (If the potatoes soak up all the liquid, add another cup)
- Add milk.
- While milk warms, heat up a small skillet. Melt the butter and add flour. Whisk together briskly until browned, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add to the soup, allowing it to thicken for a minute or two.
- Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir until heated through. Do not boil.
- Serve with extra cheese and fresh sourdough.