Cheeseburger Soup

This soup is a favorite among many!  In fact, it won a soup contest at my husband's office!  Great soup for fall and winter!!! 

Cheeseburger Soup         From allrecipes.com 2004

½ lb ground beef

¾ cup chopped onions

¾ cup chopped carrots

¾ cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley

4 tablespoons butter

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups cubed potatoes

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups cubed cheddar cheese

1 ½ cups milk

¼ cup sour cream

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; cook and stir onions, carrots, celery, 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.

In a small bowl, 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.

Enjoy!

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