Burger in a Bowl

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

4 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup diced celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

2 cans diced potatoes

3 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon MES Amis Sizzle & Savor Burger Blend

1 teaspoon MES Amis Umami Miracle

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, beef and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper, MES Amis Sizzle & Savor Burger Blend and MES Amis Umami Miracle; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.