INGREDIENTS
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1/2 lb ground beef (I used ground chuck 80/20)
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3/4 cup chopped onion (1 small)
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3/4 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 cups baby carrots)
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3/4 cup diced celery (2 - 3 stalks)
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(I put all of my veggies in a food chopper together and chopped
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until they are about 1/2 inch pieces)
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried parsley flakes
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4 TBSP butter, divided
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3 cups chicken broth
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4 cups, peeled and diced potatoes (3 - 4 medium)
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups (8 oz) process cheese (Velveeta)
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1 1/2 cups milk
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3/4 tsp salt
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1/4 - 1/2 tsp pepper
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1/4 cup sour cream (optional)