Hamburger Soup 2

Ingredients

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef

1 Cup Chopped Onion

½ Cup Chopped Celery

1 Teaspoon Dried Basil

1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley

5 Tablespoons Butter

4 Cups Chicken Broth

4 Cups Chopped Fingerling Potatoes

¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour

3 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 Cups Half N’ Half

½ Cup Sour Cream

Directions

Step 1 In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef, until beef is brown.

Step 2 Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 3 Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

Step 4 Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil. Serves 6-8