"This is a great tasting extra thick Cheeseburger Soup that will become a great addition to your cold-weather rotation. A "stick to your bones" type of soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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3-4 medium potatoes
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2 medium carrots
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1 rib celery
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1 small onion
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2 cups chicken broth low sodium
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1 teaspoon dry parsley (optional)
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1 teaspoon dry basil (optional)
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1 pound ground beef
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8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
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1/2 cups flour
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2 1/2 cups milk
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 pound cheese of choice (Velveeta for me)
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8 strips cooked bacon-chopped (Optional)