Cheeseburger Soup

By brownbox

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 3/4 C. chopped onion
• 3/4 C. shredded carrots
• 3/4 C. chopped celery
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 4 Tbs. butter
• 3 C. chicken broth
• 4 C. cubed potatoes
• 1/2 C. flour
• 1 1/2 C. milk
• 1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 C. sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, melt 1 Tbs. butter over medium heat, cook and stir vegetables and beef until beef is brown.
Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until pottoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour, add the milk, stirring until smooth.
Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese, when melted stir in sour cream and heat through.