Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 3/4 cup chopped,white onion
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cup diced, peeled potatoes. (1-3/4 lbs.)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 8 oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk

Method

  • Add ground beef to large skillet, brown over medium heat.
  • break up ground beef with wooden spoon, set aside.
  • add 1 tablespoon butter into stock pot.
  • saute chopped onion, shredded carrots, dice celery, Basil & parsley flakes about 7 minutes to soften veggies.
  • stir in chicken broth, diced potatoes and browned ground beef.
  • bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • reduce heat to low.
  • simmer 12 minutes
  • add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to small skillet, melt over medium heat.
  • ADD flour and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes.
  • add flour/butter mixture (roux) to soup.
  • bring to boil over medium - high heat.
  • reduce heat to low.
  • stir I'm cubed Velveeta cheese,whole milk, salt & pepper
  • stir constantly until cheese melts.
  • remove from heat, blend in sour cream