Cheeseburger Soup

With it being the first day of fall, it brings my favorite food season.  The season of SOUP.   I found the most amazing soup recipe through a friend of mine, it has now become one of my favorites.   I am going to make a batch tonight to put into individual serving size containers and freeze for those days I don't feel like cooking or just want to curl up with a great bowl of soup.    I will post a picture tonight once I have it made.

Cheeseburger Soup

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sour cream

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

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

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

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.