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Mama B's Cheeseburger Chowder

Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

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 T butter
  • 3 T flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese or sour cream, slightly warmed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 T 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.