Cheeseburger Chowder

Cheeseburger Chowder: Submitted by: Official Kimkins | Date Added: 11 Sep 2007

Ingredients:

Serves 6 ( If you make it serve 8 you can cut back on the fat, but the other numbers will reduce also)

1 lb 95% extra lean ground beef

8 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese

3 14-oz cans beef broth

1 small onion, chopped fine

1 cup canned petite dice tomatoes

1 celery stalk, chopped thin

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 carrot, sliced thin

3 cloves garlic, minced fine

1 jalapeno pepper, minced fine

1 1/2 teaspoons ground poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt & pepper

Brown ground beef in a stockpot over high heat to caramelize, drain well.

Add onion and garlic, cook 4 minutes until translucent. Add bell pepper, carrots, jalapeno, mushrooms, tomatoes & spices, cook 5 minutes.

Add beef broth, stirring gently. Cook 5-10 minutes, add cheese, stirring until melted. Check for seasoning, ladle into bows, garnish if desired and serve!

Tip: To make a hearty "meal" soup, add 1 cup shredded lettuce to each bowl before adding soup. The heat of the soup wilts the lettuce a little, but leaves a nice crunchy texture and delicious taste! Try it -- you'll love it!

Serves 6 (8)

Calories: 255 (191.25)

Carbs: 5 grams (3.75)

Protein: 28.5 grams (21.38)

Fat: 13 grams (9.75)