Cheeseburger Soup

INGREDIENTS

• ☐    1/2 pound ground beef
• ☐    3/4 cup chopped onion
• ☐    3/4 cup shredded carrots
• ☐    3/4 cup diced celery
• ☐    1 teaspoon dried basil
• ☐    1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• ☐    4 tablespoons butter, divided
• ☐    3 cups chicken broth
• ☐    4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
• ☐    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• ☐    2 cups (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• ☐    1-1/2 cups milk
• ☐    3/4 teaspoon salt
• ☐    1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• ☐    1/4 cup sour cream

PREPARATION

1. In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.

2. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

3. Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

5. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.

6. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.

7. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

8. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.

9. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.