Cheeseburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. shredded carrots
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
4 Tbsp. margarine, divided
3 c. chicken broth
4 c. diced peeled potatoes
1/4 c. flour
8 oz. (2 c.) Velveeta, cubed
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In same saucepan, saute onions, carrots, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon margarine until tender. Add broth, potatoes and ground beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Mix milk with flour and add to soup with remaining ingredients. Simmer until cheese melts.