Hearty Cheese Soup

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cathy Smith, Amarillo, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Feb. 15, 2022

This soup is a stick-to-the-ribs pleaser. Chunky and cheesy, this rich, creamy soup is simply wonderful during cold winter months. If your family prefers the flavors of cheeseburger soup, substitute lean ground beef for the ground turkey. —Cathy Smith, Amarillo, Texas

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Hearty Cheese Soup

Yield:10 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat Velveeta, cubed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the potatoes, broth, carrots, celery, salt, basil, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; add the cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream.
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