Cheeseburger Soup #3

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. onion, chopped
• 3/4 c. carrots, shredded
• 3/4 c. celery, diced
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1 t. dried parsley
• 4 T. butter, divided
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 4 c. potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. process American cheese, cubed
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1/4 c. sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in one tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes; add broth, potatoes and beef.

Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Melt remaining butter in a small skillet; whisk in flour until bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour mixture to soup; bring to a boil. Heat and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Blend in sour cream; serve warm.