Cheeseburger Soup I

Description

I use sharp cheddar cheese because I like the taste but any cheddar is good.

Ingredients

• ½ pound ground beef
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup shredded 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

Instructions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef
2. onion
3. carrots
4. and celery. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly
5. 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Stir in basil and parsley. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender
7. 10 to12 minutes.
8. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth
9. about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer and stir until sauce is thick and smooth.
10. Stir sauce into soup
11. stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 8