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Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
  • 4 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed
  • 3/4 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup chopped onions
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 3 quart sauce pan, brown beef, drain and set aside.
  2. In the same sauce pan, sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 T. margarine until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add broth, potatoes, and beef, bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining margarine. Add flour, cook, and stir 3–5 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Add flour mixture to soup, bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
  8. Cook and sir until cheese melts.
  9. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream. Delicious!!!!