Cheeseburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 cup onion (chopped)
3/4 cup carrot (shredded)
3/4 cup celery (diced)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Preparation

In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
In same saucepan saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tbsp butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.
Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.
Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.