Source:

Diane B.

Serves/Makes:6 or more

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). hamburger
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 tsp (5 ml). parsley
• 1 tsp (5 ml). basil
• 6 cups (1425 ml) chicken broth
• 3 large carrots cubed
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 8 thick slices of Velveeta processed American cheese (1/4 inch thick)
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour
• 3/4 tsp (4 ml). salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream (optional)

Preparation

• Brown the hamburger with the chopped onion.
• Drain off any fat.
• In a large saucepot add the hamburger to the chicken broth. Stir in parsley, basil, cubed potatoes and carrots. Simmer about one hour or till veggies are tender.
• Melt butter in saucepan and add flour to make a paste.
• Add this to the soup,bring to a boil and then simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add Velveeta cheese that has been cubed, salt and pepper.
• Simmer till cheese melts.
• Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream.

Comments

Your kids will love this soup!