Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 lb. hamburger

3/4 c. chopped onion

3/4 c. shredded carrots

3/4 c. diced celery

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. parsley

4 T. butter, divided

3 c. chicken broth

4 c. peeled, diced potatoes

1/4 c. flour

8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 1/2 c. milk

salt & pepper

1/4 c. sour cream

Brown beef, drain, set aside. In 3 qt. saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 t. butter until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly (mine never bubbles, but that's what the recipe says...). Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt & pepper, cook and stir until cheese melts. remove from heat, blend in sour cream. Makes 8 servings.