Cheeseburger Soup I Recipe

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. In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.

2. Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

3. Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

4. Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.

    

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