Cheeseburger Soup

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
4 Tbsp. butter, divided
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. diced celery
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 3/4 lbs. (about 4 c.) cubed peeled potatoes
3 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. (16 oz.) Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4-1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream

Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside.  In the same saucepan, melt 1 Tbsp. butter over medium heat.  Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until tender, about 10 minutes.  Add potatoes, beef and broth; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter.  Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes.  Add to soup; bring to a boil.  Cook and stir 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to low.  Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts.  Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.