Cheese Burger Soup

Submitted by: Space_Cowgurl	Country: United States of America
Category: Home/Stews & Casseroles
Quantity: 7 servings	Preparation time: 0:20 hr. Cooking time: 0:30 hr.

Ingredients

4 tbsp	butter or margarine	60 mL
3/4 cup	chopped onion	175 mL
3/4 cup	shredded carrots	175 mL
3/4 cup	chopped celery	175 mL
1/2 lb	ground beef	225 g
1 tsp	dried basil	5 mL
1 tsp	dried parsley	5 mL
3 cups	chicken broth	750 mL
4 cups	cubed potatoes	1 L
1/4 cup	all-purpose flour	60 mL
2 cups	cubed Velveta	500 mL
1-1/2 cups	milk	350 mL
1/4 cup	sour cream	60 mL

Directions

In a large pot, melt 1-tbsp/15-mL butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef, until beef is brown.

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

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

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.

Chef's Note

Something that everyone will love. This is my favorite thing to fix because it doesn't matter how much you fix...it's always gone.