a new Cheeseburger Soup

makes for 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground beef
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried basil

2 cans (14.5 fluid ounces each) chicken broth
4 cups (3 medium) peeled and diced potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups (8 ounces) cubed pasteurized prepared cheese product
1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation :
COOK ground beef in large saucepan over medium heat until brown; drain. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and basil; cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth, potatoes and cooked beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
MELT remaining butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
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