Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup


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
4 tbsp. butter
3 C. chicken broth
4 C. potatoes
1/4 C. flour
1 C. cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 C. milk
1/4 C. sour cream

Brown beef; drain and set aside. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tbsp. butter for about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and beef, bring to a boil.
Simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
Cook until cheese is melted.

Remove from heat, stir in sour cream.