Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground beef (use 1 pound)
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 4 T butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups of processed cheese cubed
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions:

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