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In large pot, brown beef, drain.
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In same pan saute onion, carrots, celery in butter until veggies are tender crisp. About 10 minutes.
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Add broth, potatoes, beef, salt, pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Reduce heat to low, add milk, cheese and sour cream if desired. Stir gently until cheese and sour cream are melted. DO NOT BOIL at this point.
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Add additional salt and pepper if needed.