Description

This soup will instantly become a favorite with your family. It's easy and quick to make and is inexpensive as well. It's one of the best soups that you will even make. Serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• ¾ c. chopped or grated onion
• ¾ c. shredded carrots
• ¾ c. diced celery
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1 t. dried parsley flakes
• 4 T. butter, divided
• 3 c. chicken stock/broth
• 4 c. peeled and diced potatoes
• ¼ c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. Velveeta processed cheese cubed (16 oz. ) or 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1½ c. milk
• ¾ t. salt
• ¼ - ½ t. pepper
• pinch or 2 of garlic powder
• ¼ c. sour cream
• shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Steps

1. Brown ground beef in 3 quart saucepan; drain; discard grease; set aside.
2. In the same saucepan, add 1 T. butter; add onion, shredded carrots, parsley flakes, basil and celery; saute until tender.
3. Add stock, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover; simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.