Healthy Cheeseburger Soup

INGREDIENTS

10 oz

bag cauliflower florets

1/4 cup

nutritional yeast (optional)

3 cups

chicken broth, divided

1/2 tsp

salt

3/4 lb

ground beef

homemade seasoned salt (see notes) + pepper

1 tbsp

butter or vegan butter

shallot or small onion, chopped

stalks celery, thinly sliced

1 cup

shredded carrots

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried parsley

1 tsp

dried dill

4 cups

peeled and cubed Russet potatoes (1 jumbo or 2 medium-sized)

1 cup

milk, any kind (I used unsweetened almond milk)

1 1/2 cups

shredded sharp cheddar cheese OR 6oz vegan cheddar shreds

Toppings: chopped tomatoes, green onions, pickles, fresh dill, bacon, extra shredded cheese