Cheeseburger Soup I recipe

6 servings

1/2 pound ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley

4 tablespoons butter

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups cubed potatoes

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup sour cream

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.

Stir in basil and parsley.

Add broth and potatoes.

Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour.

Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly.

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.

Stir in cheese.

When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through.

Do not boil.