ingredients

• 1  lb.  ground beef
• 1  medium  onion, chopped
• 1  stalk  celery, chopped
• 2  cloves  garlic, minced
• 2  Tbsp.  all-purpose flour
• 2  14-oz. cans  lower-sodium beef broth
• 2  medium  potatoes, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
• 1  14 1/2-oz. can  diced tomatoes, drained
• 1  8-oz. pkg.  shredded cheddar and American cheese blend (2 cups)
• 1  6-oz. can  tomato paste
• 1/4  cup  ketchup
• 2  Tbsp.  Dijon-style mustard
• 1  cup  whole milk
•     Toasted buns or rolls
•     Cheeseburger toppings, such as pickles, onions, lettuce, mustard, and/or ketchup (optional)

directions

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven cook beef, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain off fat. Sprinkle flour on beef mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth and potatoes. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. Stir in tomatoes, cheese, tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and smooth and soup just comes to gentle boiling. Stir in milk; heat through. Serve with toasted buns and cheeseburger toppings. Makes 6 main-dish servings.