Me and fall, we're a love/hate deal.

Reasons to hate fall:
cold
winter is coming
trees get naked
snow
life ceases to exist in nature

Reasons to love fall:
sweaters
hoodies
boots
Halloween
leaves changing colors
soup

Here's my favorite soup so far this year...


Cheesy Hamburger Soup

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tsp dried parsley
1 TBSP pepper
2 tsp salt
4 TBSP butter
1 can corn
1 cup sliced carrots
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups cubed potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream

In a large pot, melt 1 TBSP butter over medium heat. Add ground beef; brown. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Add broth and vegetables. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender (8-12 minutes depending on how small you cubed them). Add the remainder of the butter and melt. Stir in the flour. Add the cream to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Add cheese, and allow to simmer until melted. Do not boil!

I love this soup. It's super creamy and delicious and perfect for a cold night.