Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 tsp.salt
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 4 tblsp. butter or margarine (divided)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 1/4 cup flour
• 8 oz process american cheese, cubed (2 cups)

Directions

In a 3 qt. saucepan, brown beef, drain and set aside. In the same sauce pan saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tblsp. butter until vegetables are tender about 10 mins. Add broth,potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 mins. or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet; melt remaining butter. Add flour, cook and stir for 3-4 mins. or until bubbly. Add to soup, bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 mins. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk , salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.