Cheeseburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. hamburger
fresh garlic to taste
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. margarine, divided
3 c. chicken broth
4 c. diced and scrubbed potatoes
1/4 c. flour
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream

Preparation

Brown beef with garlic. Saute carrots, onions, celery, basil and parsley with 2 teaspoons margarine until vegetables are tender. Add potatoes, broth and beef. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes. In skillet, melt 2 teaspoons margarine. Add flour. Cook and whisk for 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce to low; add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until cheese melts. Blend in sour cream. Sprinkle a little cheese on top in individual bowls for color. Enjoy!