Easy Cheesy Hamburger Soup

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!!!!!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.).