Winter Cheeseburger Soup

This is my SIL's recipe. We think it is yummy. Rich and cheesy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded carrot
• 3⁄4 cup  diced celery
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4  tablespoons butter or 4  tablespoons margarine, divided
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 4  cups  diced peeled potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  shredded Velveeta cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream

Directions

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