Hamburger Potato Chowder
I only call this soup a chowder because it has a light, thin broth similar to clam chowder. Whatever you decide to call it: it's DELICIOUS. Besides, "Hamburger Veggie Soup" just doesn't sound as good. ;) You can make this with breakfast sausage or hamburger. We've made it both ways and our family seems to like hamburger better. We've also found we really like red potatoes in it. Brown russet potatoes work well, too. It's just a feel good soup in which we never have any leftovers. [Read all of recipe before beginning ;)] Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth (see note) 2 cups carrots, diced small 1 celery rib, diced very small 5 red or brown potatoes, diced small 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 3-4 cloves garlic, pressed in garlic press 1 lb hamburger (or sausage or half a pound of each, we prefer hamburger but both are great) 1 12oz can evaporated milk 2 Tbsp broth (from soup -see instructions) 1 Tbsp cornstarch Note about broth: I've found we really like th...
