Cheeseburger Soup

There's nothing like soup on a cold, rainy day! Had to share this awesome recipe I made yesterday. It was so yummy!

INGREDIENTS:

-1/2 lb. ground beef
-3/4 c. chopped onion
-3/4 c. shredded carrots
-3/4 c. diced celery
-1 tsp. dried basil
-1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
-4 Tbsp. butter, divided
-3 c. chicken broth
-4 c. peeled, diced potatoes
-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
-2 c. (approx.16oz.) velveeta cubed
-1 1/2 c. milk
-3/4 tsp. salt
-1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
-1/4 c. sour cream

1. Brown ground beef in 3-qaurt sauce pan. Drain and set aside.
2. In same sauce pan, add 1T butter, onion, carrot, parsley, basil and celery. Saute until tender.
3. Add broth, potatoes and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes (until potatoes are tender).
4. In small skillet, melt remaining 3T butter and add flour. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup and bring to a boil. Cook/stir for 2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, S&P. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.

Enjoy! 

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