Weight Watchers Slow-Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

Lainey6605's Note:

I got this recipe from the Weight Watchers site. I have not tried it yet, but it is one of my favorite soups so I had to save it to try soon. It is 5 points per serving. The serving size is 3/4 cup plus 3 T corn chips for 5 points so if you want more, double the recipe AND the points.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• cooking spray
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium celery rib, chopped
• 1 lb uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups canned chicken broth, divided
• 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
• 8 ounces kraft Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 24 baked corn tortilla chips, crumbled

Directions:

1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds.
2. Add garlic, onion and celery to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Coat a 3-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray; spoon in vegetables.
4. Place same skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 to 6 minutes; pour off any liquid and add meat to slow cooker.
5. In a small cup, combine flour and 1/2 cup of broth; stir until lump-free.
6. Pour flour mixture into same skillet; add remaining 2 1/2 cups of broth.
7. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits in bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon, and then pour into slow cooker; stir in evaporated milk, cheese, paprika, salt and pepper.
8. Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 2 hours.
9. Serve soup topped with crumbled chips.
10. Yields about 3/4 cup of soup and 3 tablespoons of chips per serving.
11. Note: If the soup cooks too long, the cheese could separate.
12. If that happens, combine 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup of soup in a cup; stir to a paste.
13. Stir flour mixture back into soup in slow cooker; cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 15 minutes (does not affect POINTS values).

Reviews

[calliecalgal]

Really good, husband loved it! I added a can of diced tomatoes with juice and left out the chips for 5 points plus, I think it is 6 points plus with the chips. Because of the tomatoes the serving size was about 1 cup so it was nice to bulk it up. Maybe next time I'll add 2 cans of Rotel or some fresh tomatoes and another stalk of celery. It is a soup and not a stew, but I didnt find it overly thin. Just make sure not to overcook it, and to follow the directions when mixing the flour and stock.

[DuChick]

2009 is starting off right...the first recipe I've made this year (been on vacation for a week). We loved it! I guess we were extra hungry because it served 3 of us with a small bowl leftover for my lunch tomorrow. The crumbled chips on top were an added flavor bonus. Next time, a double batch will be made and enjoyed for extra lunches! Thanks Lainey.

[sconehead]

made this tonight for dinner and everyone really loved it!! I did change a few things like used ground turkey breast, used cheddar cheese as we don't eat processed foods, and added a can of tomatoes like a few other reviewers suggested. As my 9 year old son said "This is my favorite soup, EVER!!!"....yummy and nothing to feel guilty about! Definitely a keeper recipe!!