CHEESEBURGER SOUP

Title	CHEESEBURGER SOUP
Category	Soups
Author	Sherry Hessler
Ingredients	1/2 lb. ground beef 3/4 c. chopped onion 3/4 c. shredded carrots 3/4 c. diced celery 1 tsp. basil 4 T. butter 3 c. chicken broth 4 c. diced peeled potatoes 1/4 c. flour 8 oz. processed American cheese (cubed) 1 1/2 c. milk 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/4 c. sour cream
Directions	In a 3 qt. saucepan cook meat down and drain. In the same pan saute onion, carrots, celery and basil in 1 T. butter for about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender. In a small skillet melt 3 T. butter, add flour; stir until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve!