Trina's Cheeseburger Soup

prep time:: 40 minutes
total time:: 40 minutes

Makes 6-8 servings

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
4 tbsp butter, divided
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
8 oz American cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cup milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
4 cups diced, peeled potatoes

directions

In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tbsp of butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a 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 for 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.

Source: Cheri