Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Yesterday was the first really cold day here in Ohio.  It was the perfect day for soup.  I wanted something creamy and hearty.  This has been a favorite recipe of mine for years.  I actually had some sourdough bread bowls and served it in those.  It turned out simply delicious. It looks so yummy that I forgot to take a picture before we devoured it.  Here it is afterward!  I hope you enjoy it!

Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 pound ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup diced celery

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

4 T butter or margarine, divided

4 cups chicken broth

4 cups peeled, diced potatoes

(1 3/4 pounds)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

8 oz. velveeta cheese, cubed

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 cup sour cream

In a 3 qt saucepan, brown ground beef; drain and set aside.  In the same saucepan, saute onions, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 T. butter until vegetable are tender, about 10 minutes.  Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.  Meanwhile in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.  Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly.  Add to soup.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to low.  Add cheese, milk, salt and cream.  Yield: 8 servings