Cheeseburger Soup

By S. Danford

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1 t dried basil
• 1 t dried parsley flakes
• 4 T butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 - 1/2 t pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

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