Cheeseburger Soup

Serve this hearty soup with Beer Bread (http://www.tastefullysimple.com/) and you're good to go!

1lb pound ground beef
1/2 lb bacon

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup Corn

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

4 tablespoons butter, divided

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)*

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2.5 cups (12 ounces) Velveeta Cheese

1-1/2 cups milk

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup sour cream

In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef and bacon; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, corn, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream and bacon.

*Want to save time? - Use frozen hashbrowns instead of potatoes.