Cheeseburger Soup

What You'll Need

• ½ pound ground beef (use 1 pound)
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup shredded carrots
• ¾ cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups of Velveeta processed cheese cubed (I used 16 ounce) or- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1½ cups milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup sour cream

How to Make It

1. Brown the ground beef in 3 quart saucepan.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same saucepan add 1 T butter and add onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil and celery.
4. Saute until tender.
5. Add the broth, potatoes and beef and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
7. In small skillet melt remaining butter (3 T) and add the flour.
8. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
9. Add to the soup and bring to a boil.
10. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
11. Reduce heat to low.
12. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
13. Cook and stir until cheese melts.
14. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.