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Ground Beef Potato Soup

published: August 13th 2009
source: Lesa Jackson

5 ½ cups chicken broth
1 clove garlic, diced
4 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ cu processed cheese spread
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lean ground beef

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef, drain off excess oil and set aside. In a large sauce pot, heat broth, garlic, potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, then remove them from heat. Stir in cheese spread, cream, browned ground beef and parsley. Continue to cook over medium heat until mixture is hot and simmering.