Cheeseburger Soup – Kelly Jean Snacks

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2-4 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 medium size onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots (I’ve also used chopped and julienne)
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 tsp garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups chicken stock (Reserve ¼ cup for Step 6)
• 1 cup milk
• ½-1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 Tbsp tapioca or arrowroot powder (or all-purpose flour)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Optional: 1 tsp of Basil and/or 1 tsp Parsley