Cheeseburger Soup

Honeysuckle Hill's Cheeseburger Soup

2 lb hamburger

1 C chopped onion

1 C shredded carrots

1 C diced celery

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

4 T butter

3 C chicken broth

4 C diced peeled potatoes

¼ C all-purpose flour

8 oz processed American cheese (Cubed)

1 ½ C milk

¾ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

¼ C sour cream

In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set asided. In the same saucepan, sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until potaqtoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, cook and stir for 3 to 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 the heat; blend in sour cream. Yield: 8-10 servings.

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This is delicious! I added a bit more chicken broth, a little Velveeta, and a bit more milk to make it "soupier"! We loved it. I also just had the sour cream on the side for some who aren't too fond of it.(like Mom)...