Cheeseburger Chowder Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb grnd beef
- 3/4 c. minced onion
- 4 Tbsp. butter divided
- 2 x garlic cloves chopped
- 1 c. diced carrots
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1 tsp dry parsley
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 4 c. diced peeled potatoes
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 1/2 c. evaporated lowfat milk
- 2 c. cubed process American Cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
- 1/4 c. lowfat sour cream Minced dill pickle Minced tomato
Directions
- In a saute/fry pan brown the grnd beef. Drain and set aside. In same saute/fry pan saute/fry onion in 1 Tbsp. butter till tender. Add in garlic, carrots, basil and parsley. Saute/fry about 3 min. Add in broth and beef and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmer for 15 to 20 min or possibly till carrots and potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile heat remaining butter in a small skillet. Add in flour and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 min. Gradually add in evaporated lowfat milk, stirring constantly, cooking and stirring for 6 to 8 min. Gradually stir the sauce into the soup. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 min.
- Reduce heat to low. Add in cheese, salt and pepper. Continue to stir till cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in lowfat sour cream. Garnish each serving with minced fresh tomatoes and dill pickle slices.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 332g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 512 | |
| Calories from Fat 322 | 63% |
| Total Fat 36.08g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 21.4g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium 344mg | 14% |
| Potassium 711mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 22.01g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 7.0g | 5% |
| Protein 25.53g | 41% |
