12.16.2008

Cheeseburger Soup...

1/2 - 1 lb. Ground Beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
4 Tbs. Butter divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced, peeled potatoes
1/4 cup flour
16 oz. Velveeta Cheese (add slowly to get the desired cheese taste you prefer)
1 1/2 cups Milk
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup Sour Cream

In stockpot brown beef, drain and set aside.  In same pot saute' onion, carrots, celery, basil, parsley, and 1 TBS. butter until veggies are tender.  Add broth and potatoes and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  In a small skillet melt remaining butter.  Add flour, cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly.  Add to soup, bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to low.  Add cheese, hamburger, milk, salt and peeper.  Cook until cheese is melted.  Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.  

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