THRIFTY THURSDAYS: CHEESEBURGER SOUP ONLY $1.54 A SERVING!!

If you missed today's segment of Thrifty Thursdays, you can watch it HERE!

To get the Velveeta Cheese so cheap you are going to need a coupon and you will be

matching either Kmart's double coupon even (all week) or Albertsons Doublers that 

come out on Sunday.  

Here is what to do:

Go to Walmart & Buy Velveeta Cheese, 2lbs $5.88

Use $1 off any 2 pounds of cheese

Let the cashier know you are price matching Kmart's Double Coupon Event or Wait until Sunday and Take an Albertsons Doubler.  The Cashier will double your coupon.

Final Price: $3.88 for 2 pounds of Velveeta!!

Cheeseburger Soup for a family of 6 = $9.24 ($1.54 a serving)
16oz Velveeta Cheese $1.94 (1 pound)
Hamburger $2.47
Vegetables $.68
Chicken Broth $2.16
Rolls, 12ct $1.99

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped onion
• 4 stalks of celery, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (16 ounces) Velveeta Cheese, cubed
• 3 cups milk
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• Possible Garnishes:
• Sour Cream
• Green Onions
• Bacon

Directions

• In a skillet, brown beef; drain the majority of the grease 
• Add the flour to the ground beef and stir until all moisture has been absorbed by the flour. 
• In a saucepan, saute the onion and celery in the 2 tablespoons of butter until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, potatoes and ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream and enjoy!

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STOCKPILE COOKING - CHEESEBURGER SOUP

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8 Servings

Prep: 45 min. Cook: 10 min.

45 10 55

Directions

• In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 330 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 1,027 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta)
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream