A Family Favorite Soup Recipe

This may not be the healthiest soup you've ever eaten, but it sure is delicious. It is a family favorite, so I hope you try it and enjoy it as much as we do.

Cheeseburger Soup

½ pound ground beef

¾ cup chopped onions

¾ cup shredded carrots

¾ cup diced celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

4 tablespoons butter (or margarine), divided

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups diced, peeled potatoes

¼ cup all-purpose flour

8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed

1 ½ cups milk

¾ teaspoon salt

 ½ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup sour cream

In a 3-qt. sauce pan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same sauce pan, sauté onions, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter 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 or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile in a small skillet melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or 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; cook and sir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.

Serves about 8

What is your families favorite soup recipe? I would love for you to share it was us, so we can try it, too.