Cheeseburger Soup

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law.

1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 c chopped onion
3/4 c shredded carrots
3/4 c diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
4 T butter or margarine
3 c chicken broth
4 c diced, peeled potatoes
1/4 c flour
8 oz (2 c) Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 c milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 c sour cream or plain yogurt

In a 3-quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and beef; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to boil. Cook; stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook; stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream or yogurt.

Yield: 8 servings.