Ground Beef:

1⁄2 pound

Butter:

4 tablespoons, divided

Carrots:

3⁄4 cup, diced

Celery:

3⁄4 cup, diced

Onion:

3⁄4 cup, diced

Dried Basil:

1 teaspoon

Dried Parsley:

1 teaspoon

Potatoes:

4 cups, diced

Chicken Broth:

3 cups

All-Purpose Flour:

1⁄4 cup

Velveeta:

1 to 2 cups, cubed

Whole Milk:

1 1⁄2 cups

Salt:

3⁄4 teaspoon

Black Pepper:

1⁄4 to 1/2 teaspoon

Sour Cream:

1⁄4 cup

Onion Rings, Green Onions, and Crumbled Bacon:

for toppings (optional)