Recipe(tried): Cheeseburger Soup

Terrytx (5:06:11 PM) :

Cheeseburger Soup
Recipe By : Taste Of Home

1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 t. dried basil
1 t. dried parsley flakes
4 T. margarine, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces process American cheese, cubed(2 cups)
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 t. salt
1/4 to 1/2 t. pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

In a 3-quart saucepan brown ground beef, drain and set aside. In the same pan saute onions, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 T. margarine until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt the remaining margarine. Add flour, cook 3-5 minutes until bubbly, add to soup.Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes.Reduce heat to low, add cheese, milk, salt and pepper, stir until cheese melts.Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.