Cheese Burger Soup

Ingredients:

* 1/2 lb. ground beef
* 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
* 3/4 cup chopped onion
* 3/4 cup shredded carrots
* 3/4 cup chopped celery
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 2 cans (14.5 fl. oz. each) chicken broth
* 4 cups (3 medium) potatoes, peeled and diced
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 cups (8 oz.) pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
* 1 can (12 fl. oz.) Carnation Evaporated Milk
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:
Cook ground beef in large saucepan over medium heat until brown; drain. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and basil; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth, potatoes and cooked beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Melt remaining butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.

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