Cattle Call Cheeseburger Soup

Directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain and set aside.

2. In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the onion, carrots, celery, basil, and parsley until vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes).

3. Add the chicken broth, diced potatoes, and cooked beef to the saucepan. Bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

5. In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbly.

6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

7. Reduce heat to low and add the Velveeta cheese, milk, and Cattle Call.

8. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth.

9. Remove from heat and serve hot.