Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided

• ½ pound lean ground beef

• ¾ cup chopped onion

• ¾ cup shredded carrots

• ¾ cup chopped celery

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• 4 cups cubed potatoes

• 3 cups chicken broth

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups milk

• 2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup sour cream

Description

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in basil and parsley. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to12 minutes.
3. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer and stir until sauce is thick and smooth.
4. Stir sauce into soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!