Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon Croutons

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

ground chuck

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

medium yellow onion (minced)

1 tsp

dried parsley or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 1/2 lb

about 4 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed

2 1/2 cups

unsalted chicken broth

1 tsp

seasoned salt (like Lowry’s or Penzey’s)

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tsp

hot sauce (like Frank’s)

1 cup

whole milk

2 cups

shredded Velveeta cheese

1 cup

shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Bacon Croutons (for garnish, click for recipe)