Cheeseburger Soup

By r_wade1

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup onions chopped
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• minced garlic
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 4 T butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced peeled potates
• 1/4 cup flour
• 8 oz. Velveeta, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Brown beef, drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots celery, basil and parsley in 1 T butter until vegetables are tender. Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.