Cheeseburger Soup

My friend Carla used to bring this soup with her to our lunch crops. I begged her for the recipe! This is my families all time favorite soup. We used to serve this at the studio for lunch on Saturday's. It is always a hit!

Cheesburger Soup
Takes about 45 mins to prepare.

½ lb browned hamburger or deer burger
¾ c carrots
¾ c celery
¾ c diced onions
1 c milk
3 c chicken broth
4 potatoes
8 oz velveeta cheese
¼ c sour cream (optional)
1 tsp basil
1 tsp parsley
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt

1. In a large soup pan add onions, carrots, and celery to the browned meat until slightly tender.
2. Add basil, parsley, potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper and cook 20 mins or until potatoes are done. Stir occasionally.
3. Add cheese, milk and sour cream. Stir frequently until warm.
4. Best served with warm garlic bread or beer bread.