Cheeseburger Soup

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. diced celery
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
4 Tbsp. butter, divided
3 c. chicken broth
4 c. diced peeled potatoes (1 3/4 lbs.)
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. (8 oz.) Velveeta
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4-1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream

Directions:
In a 3 qt. saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the 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. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.