Cheeseburger Soup

by Melissa C.

1 lb. ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
3 T. butter or oil
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced potatoes
1/4 cup flour
8 oz. Velveeta cheese
1-1/2 cup milk
1 t. basil
1/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper

In a 5 qt pot, brown beef, drain, and set aside. Saute onion, carrots, celery, and basil in same pan about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and add broth, potatoes, and beef.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts.

Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.