Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

• 12 lb ground beef
• 34 cup chopped onion
• 34 cup shredded carrot
• 34 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
• 14 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
• 1 12 cups milk
• 34 teaspoon salt
• 14-12 teaspoon pepper
• 14 cup daisy brand sour cream

1. In a 3-qt.
2. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside.
3. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.
7. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.
8. Add to soup; bring to a boil.
9. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
10. Reduce heat to low.
11. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.
12. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.
13. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

ground beef, onion, carrot, celery, basil, parsley flakes, butter, chicken broth, potatoes, flour, process cheese, milk, salt, pepper, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheeseburger-soup-recipe-492596 (may not work)