Cheeseburger soup

Emma and I love soup... and we both love cheeseburgers! This made a huge batch, and we froze half for another day!

Cheeseburger soup

Need:
-1/2 pound ground beef
-3/4 cup chopped onion
-3/4 cup shredded carrots
-3/4 cup chopped celery
-1 teaspoon dried basil
-1 teaspoon dried parsley
-4 tablespoons butter
-3 cups chicken broth
-4 cups cubed potatoes
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
-1 1/2 cups milk
-1/4 cup sour cream

Do:
-In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- boil carrots and potatoes until soft, drain and add to butter in large pot
-brown hamburger and drain, add to veggies
-Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
-Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add milk, stirring until smooth
-Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through.