Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

• 1/2 lb grnd beef
• 3/4 c. minced onion
• 3/4 c. shredded carrots
• 3/4 c. diced celery
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp dry parsley
• 4 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine -- divided
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 4 c. diced peeled potatoes
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 8 ounce processed American cheese -- cubed
• 1 1/2 c. lowfat milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 c. lowfat sour cream

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