Sloppy Joe and Four Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 packages Aunt Millie's Kaiser Buns
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. celery, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 

Yield: 16 Sandwiches

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a large skiller. Add onion and cook until translucent.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
3. At this point, you could transfer the beef to a crock pot, if desired.
4. Add the remaining ingredients, and simmer on low until thickened.
5. Put approximately 1/4 cup mixture on each bun.

Soup Ingredients:

• 1 cup of croutons from a package of Aunt Millie's plain croutons
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup potato flakes (instant potatoes)
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups Italian Blend shredded cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Yield: 8 servings

Directions:

1. Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
2. Add stock and potato flakes and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat and add the half-and-half. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Gradually add the cheeses to the soup until melted. Do not boil.
5. Top with croutons.