Cheesy Potato Hamburger Soup

 A very hearty tasty soup.   I cook in the slow cooker, but you can cook it on the stove.

CHEESY POTATO AND HAMBURGER SOUP

(serves 6-8)

Ingredients:

*1 1/2 pounds ground beef

*1 medium yellow onion, diced

*2 garlic cloves, minced

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*6 cups chicken stock

*6 cups russet potatoes, peeled & cut into bite size pieces (about 4-6 potatoes)

*1 ( ounce bag) mixed veggies 

*3 teaspoons dried basil

*1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

*1 teaspoon dried oregano 

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

*1 cup whole milk

*1/2 cup heavy cream

*2 tablespoons cornstarch

*1 (8 ounce) container Velveeta cheese, cubed

Directions:

~In a large skillet, cook medium heat, add 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium chopped yellow onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves,  until ground beef is browned.

~Drain any excess grease and add to slow cooker or to a stock pot.

~Add 6 cups chicken stock, 6 cups potatoes peeled and cut into bite size pieces,  1 8 ounce bag frozen veggies,  3 teaspoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. 

~Stir until mixed.   Cook on low for 6-8 hours in slow cooker (or until potatoes are fork tender or cook over low heat in a covered stock pot for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are for tender.

~In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.

~Add mixture to soup along with 8 ounces cubed velveeta cheese and stir until cheese is melted.