Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

1/2 pound beef
3/4 cup onion
3/4 cup carrots
3/4 cup celery
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley
4 tablespoon butter
3 cup chicken broth
4 cup potatoes
1/4 cup flour
8 oz american cheese
1 1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

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