This healthy soup has all the flavors of a cheeseburger, yet packed with tons of vegetables and a lean protein. This quick and easy stovetop soup is healthy and gluten free! Try using lean ground venison or ground turkey like we did. You can also make this low carb by omitting the potatoes, there are 4 other veggies, you won't even notice. This skinny recipe is the best we have tasted especially garnished with pickles!
Brown venison in 2 Tbsp butter in large soup pot. If using ground beef, you can omit the butter. I use the butter with ground turkey as well as it helps add flavor to the meat.
Add in all chopped veggies, chicken stock, garlic powder, and dried mustard powder. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until veggies are tender. Turn heat to low.
Whisk together cold water and cornstarch in small bowl. Slowly pour mixture into pot of soup continue to stir. You will feel the soup start to thicken. At this point turn off burner.
Next add in shredded cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper. Once cheese is completely melted and incorporated, stir in half & half. Add in more seasonings as needed, especially salt.
Viola, you are done! Top with dill pickles, additional shredded cheese, croutons and/or crackers!
Notes
I'm sure dairy free shredded cheese and half and half can be used, I just haven't tried it yet!