Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 lb ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion                  Brown beef and saute veggies in 1 Tbs butter

3/4 cup shredded carrot

3/4 cup diced celery                       

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley

4 cups diced potatoes

3 cups chicken broth

Simmer 10-12 minutes.  

Melt in saucepan:

3 TBS butter 

1/4 cup flour

Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Add to soup and bring to boil.  Reduce heat to low and add:

8 oz velveeta cheese

1 1/2 cup milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper

Cook and stir until cheese melts.  Remove from heat and stir in  1/4 cup sour cream.