WINTER CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Winter Cheeseburger Soup image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Velveeta cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in small skillet, melt remaining butter.
Add flour; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add to soup; bring to a boil.
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low.
Add cheese, milk, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.
Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
Serve.