Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. celery
3/4 c. carrots
3/4 c. onions
1 t. basil
1 t. parsley
4 T. butter (divided)
4 c. potatoes
1 1/2 c. milk
4 oz. Velveeta Cheese
1/2 t. salt
3/4 t. pepper
1/4 c. flour
1 c. chicken broth
Brown hamburger, drain and set aside. In same pot saute carrots, onions, celery, basil, parsley, and 1 T. butter. Cook until veggies are tender ~ about 10 min. Then add potatoes, chicken broth, and hamburger. Boil for 10 - 15 min ~ until potatoes are soft.
In a small pan melt remaining butter and add flour stir until bubbly then add to soup. Cook for 10 min. Add Velveeta Cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted.
Garnish with green onion, sour cream, and chopped bacon. As always doubled this and had plenty for leftovers. Served it with some jello and homemade bread.