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Cheeseburger Soup

This hearty soup is a family favorite.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound ground beef (I usually use a pound)
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 3/4 c chopped onion
  • 3/4 c shredded carrots
  • 3/4 c diced celery
  • 1 t dried basil
  • 1 t dried parsley flakes
  • 4 c cubed peeled potatoes
  • 3 c chicken broth (Add more if you like it more "soupy")
  • 1/4 c all purpose flour
  • 2-4 c shredded or chunked Velveeta
  • 1 1/2 c milk
  • 3/4 t salt
  • 1/4-1/2 t pepper
  • 1/4 c sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef. Drain and set aside.
  • In same large saucepan, melt 1 T butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, ground beef and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer , covered until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.