Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 3 T. butter or oil
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 4 cup diced potatoes
• 1/4 cup flour
• 8 oz. Velveeta cheese
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 t. basil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• salt and pepper

Brown ground beef in a large soup pot. Drain, rinse with hot water, and set aside. Sauté onion, carrots, celery and basil in the same pan in oil until tender. Add flour and mix well, then add broth, potatoes and beef. Stir until mixed and flour dissolves. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until cheese melts. Turn off heat and add sour cream. Stir until blended and serve.