Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided

• 3/4 cup chopped onion

• 3/4 cup shredded carrots

• 3/4 cup diced celery

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

• 1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 to 4 cups shredded Velveeta

• 1-1/2 cups whole milk

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In same saucepan,

melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium...