Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

It's Fall. It's fantastic. I love the crisp air, and the beautiful colors. One of the other things that speaks fall to me is a big pot of soup. It's been years since I had made a pot of potato & Hamburger soup. So many times when I think of potato soup, the protein that I go to is ham, but adding seasoned hamburger make wonderful break from the norm. 

Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup

1 lb. Hamburger, browned

1 Small Onion, diced

2 Tbl. Minced Garlic

6 Cups Potatoes, Peeled, cubed

9 Cups Chicken Broth

2 Carrots, peeled, sliced

2 Cups Frozen Peas

2 Tsp. Parsley 

1 Tsp. Basil 

1 Family Can Cream of Chicken

1 Cup Milk

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

In a large skillet, brown hamburger and fry onions till they are translucent. Add garlic and saute a few more minutes. In a large stock pot, combine Broth, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil, and cook till tender. Add seasoning. After draining the beef add to the soup and Peas, bring to a boil again. Add cream of chicken, milk, and warm again. Mix well. When mixture is at the point of boiling add cheese, and stir till melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY!