Cheeseburger Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 lb baby carrots

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley

4 T butter

1 quart chicken broth

5-6 large potatoes, cubed

1 t salt

1/4 cup flour

2 cups cheese, shredded

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a frying pan, melt 1 T butter over medium heat. Add beef & onion & cook until beef is done.

2. Add broth, carrots and potatoes to a crockpot. Stir in basil, parsley & salt. Add beef mixture.

3. Cook on low 4-5 hours or until veggies are soft. 

4. Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

5. Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly until thick. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil. Great with Lion House Rolls.