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1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed or 1/2 and 1/2 with Monterrey Jack
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 can rotel tomatoes with Chiles

In a large pot, brown ground beef and onion.
Add broth, celery, carrots, parsley and potatoes.
Bring to a boil, and then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in flour. Cook slightly 2-3 minutes.
Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly.
Add the Rotel tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
Stir in cheese; continue to stir until cheese is melted then serve.
Do not allow to boil after adding the cheese.

you can add whatever else you like Mushrooms with veggies, chpped green chilis with the rotel, or chopped cooked bacon at the end to bring out your favorite burger flavor

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