Cheeseburger Soup

This recipe is so gooood! All my kids asked for seconds, and even thirds!

Adaptations from the original recipe are italicized.

Ingredients

* 1/2lb ground beef
* 3/4c chopped onion
* 3/4c chopped carrots
* 3/4c chopped celery
* 8oz pkg mushrooms, chopped
* 1t dried basil
* 1t dried parsley
* 1t ground mustard
* 1t garlic powder
* Dash cayenne
* 8T butter
* 4c chicken broth
* 16oz pkg shredded hashbrown potatoes
* 1/4c all-purpose flour(I have used corn** flour successfully)
* 1lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1 1/2c milk(I have used almond milk successfully)
* 1/4c sour cream



Directions

1. In a large pot, melt 4T butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables until softened.

2. Add beef, break up and cook until beef is brown.

3. Stir in seasonings.

4. Melt the remainder of the butter and stir in flour and milk, whisking until smooth. Add to beef/veg mixture and let simmer a few minutes to thicken.

5. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

6. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through.

**Makes this dish Gluten Free**