It's soup season

This is so good when you come in from outside on a chilly day. Chicken Noodle Soup. Skinny noodles or wide noodles. Either way it is very good.





Have any of you ever had a soup called Texas Cowboy Soup? If not you should try it for sure.

One of our favorites is 'cheeseburger chowder'.

Hey WKM - it's really easy to make and you can change the taste by using different types of cheese. I like a mixture of Velveeta and sharp cheddar or just triple cheddar mix. I made it last night using chicken meat and chicken broth instead of beef and that was good too. I add chopped or sliced carrots to mine too. You would probably like it because it's a thick soup. It freezes well too.  Here's the recipe....

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (I don't use the green pepper)
2 medium potatoes 2 cups, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon instant beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper plus more if needed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk divided
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese 6 ounces
Salt
Additional grated sharp Cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan, breaking up with a spoon while browning. Once browned, drain beef using a colander or strainer.
Add the oil to the saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and green pepper. Cook until vegetables have softened and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked beef, potatoes, bouillon, water, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
In a small cup, add the flour and pour in 1/2 cup milk. Stir or whisk to combine thoroughly (no lumps). Add milk/flour mixture and remaining milk to the pan. Stir to combine.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Add cheese and stir until cheese melts. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with additional grated cheese as a garnish if desired.

Yum!