Name: All-American Cheeseburger Soup
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 cup carrots, chopped; ½ cup celery, diced; 32 ounces chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter (optional for added flavor); 1 teaspoon basil, dried; 1 teaspoon parsley, dried; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 package Velveeta cheese (16 oz), cubed; 1 lb ground beef, cooked and grease drained; Green onions, chopped for garnish (optional); Bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish (optional); Cheddar cheese, shredded for garnish (optional)