CHEESEBURGER SOUP

 

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large red onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 package (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) fat free condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) beef broth
1/4 cup flour
1 package (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
Garnishes: Arugula, freshly ground black pepper, cheddar cheese, grape tomatoes

Cook first 4 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over high heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until beef is browned. Stir in Worcestershire and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
Place mushrooms in an even layer in bottom of slow cooker crock. Top with cooked beef mixture and drizzle with mustard. Pour soups over mixture.
Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 3 1/2 hours or LOW 6 to 7 hours. Whisk together flour and 1/2 cup water and whisk into soup. Cook uncovered 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off slow cooker or place on the WARM setting and add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in chives. Top with garnishes. 

Notes: This basic recipe is from Hamilton-Beach appliances. Suggestion: Serve with toasted garlic bread.