CREAMY POTATO & HAMBURGER SOUP

When I mentioned my plan to prepare Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup, Mike initially wrinkled his nose in disapproval, convinced that he doesn't fancy hamburger in soups. Despite his persistent aversion to the idea whenever it comes up, a curious pattern unfolds: each time I incorporate ground beef into a soup, he ends up loving it.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 medium white onion, peeled and diced

1 large garlic clove, minced

6 cups chicken broth

6 cups peeled & diced Russet potatoes

2 cups your favorite frozen vegetable mix

3 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1 1/2 cups milk

2 tablespoons cornstarch

8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed