Cheeseburger Soup I - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 pound ground beef
    3/4 cup chopped onion
    3/4 cup shredded carrots
    3/4 cup chopped celery
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 teaspoon dried parsley
    4 tablespoons butter
    3 cups chicken broth
    4 cups cubed potatoes
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
    1 1/2 cups milk
    1/4 cup sour cream
Preparation
    In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.
    Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
    Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
    Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.

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