Sunday, April 7, 2013

Special Soup




Ingredients
  • 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 tbsp. butter
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 4 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 c. cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
Method

Brown beef; drain and set aside. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley in 1 tbsp. butter for about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and beef, bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream.