Easy Cheesy Hamburger Soup

pixiesmom's Note:

This is a simple, easy, inexpensive soup that kids and adults love! I usually add about 1 cup frozen corn (thawed), and 1 can of green beans. This really adds to the veggie content, and overall heartiness of the soup. This is my husband's favorite!!!!!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 6 -8 cups water
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup dry small shell pasta (such as ditallini)
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

Directions:

1. In a 5 quart stock pot brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic.
2. Add the tomatoes, water, bouillon, carrots, potatoes and celery.
3. Simmer until the veggies are tender (about 15 minutes).
4. Add the uncooked pasta- continue to simmer for about 10 minutes- until pasta is near cooked through.
5. Add the cubed velveeta- stir until melted.
6. Combine the milk and flour- whisk until smooth- add to simmering soup, stir until thickened.
7. (you may have to adjust the milk flour ratio to desired consistency.).

Reviews

[Sherry & Carl]

My husband and I loved this soup. I made it just as written with the exception of celery. I also used ditalini pasta instead of small shells. Thank you !

[rodeoblonde]

This was ahhhhmazing! My very picky 3 yr old gobbled it up and didn't even notice the veggies! I used beef stock instead of the water and bouillon and it turned out great. Even my boyfriend told me I need to give his mother the recipe for his dad's sake! Definately making this one again.