Cheeseburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. diced celery
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
3 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. potatoes, diced
1/4 c. flour
2 c. American cheese, cubed
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. sour cream

Preparation

Brown beef; drain and set aside. In same pan, saut onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Melt remaining butter in small skillet. Add flour; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.