Cheeseburger SOUP

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1/2 ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 shredded carrot
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp parsley
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced potatoes-peeled
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups velveeta, cubed
• 1-1/2 cupsmilk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-qt saucepan, brown beef;drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tbsp butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. 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, ina small skillet, melt 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 the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat;blend in sour cream.

1 serving=330 calories, 18 g fat; 26 g carbs; 2 g fiber; 15 g protein