Cheeseburger Soup

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients == 
* ½ pound ground beef
* ¾ cup chopped onions
* ¾ cup shredded carrots
* ¾ cup chopped celery
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 teaspoon dried parsley
* 4 tablespoons butter divided
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 4 cups potatoes cubed
* ¼ cup all-purpose flour
* 2 cups cheddar cheese cubed
* 1½ cups milk
* ¼ cup sour cream
== Directions ==
# Sauté vegetables and brown beef in 1 tablespoon butter.
# Mix in basil and parsley.
# Add broth and potatoes and bring to a boil then simmer 10 – 12 minutes.
# Melt the remainder of butter and mix in flour.
# Mix into the milk until smooth and add slowly to the soup mixing constantly.
# Bring to a boil and turn to simmer then add cheese.
# When melted add sour cream and heat through.
# Do not boil.
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