Cheeseburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. carrots, shredded
3/4 c. celery, diced
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
3 c. beef broth (or chicken broth)
4 c. (1 3/4 lb.) potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 c. flour
2 c. grated cheese, your choice
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream

Preparation

Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 Tbsp. butter until tender.
Add broth, potatoes and beef.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.
Add flour.
Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes until bubbly. Add to soup.
Bring soup to a boil.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
Cook until cheese melts.
Remove from heat.
Blend in sour cream.
Serves 8 (2 1/4 qt.).