JENNI’S FAVORITE CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Ingredients

• 1lb ground beef
• 1c chopped onion
• 1c shredded carrots
• 1c chopped celery
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter
• 12 c chicken broth
• 8 c cubed potatoes
• 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 4 c cubed sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large soup kettle, cook and stir vegetables and beef until beef is brown.
2. Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Add butter and milk, stir in flour gradually until smooth, stirring constantly.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese.
5. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.
6. Add salt and pepper if need to taste. May add bacon crumbles if wanted.

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