Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Green Chili Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp parsley flakes
5 tbs butter divided
2 cans chicken broth
4 cups peeled, diced potatoes
1/4 cup flour
2 cup (8oz) Velveeta, cheese
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

1. In a 6 quart sauce pan, brown beef
2. Add in the same sauce pan onion, carrots, celery, Basil, and parsley in tablespoon of butter until vegetables are tender.
3. Add broth bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 min or until potatoes are tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small pan, melt remaining 3 tbs of butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3 min. Reduce heat to low.
5. Add Velveeta, milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts.
7. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Makes 8 servings