1 T butter
1 large onion, diced
4 medium carrots, grated
4 stalks celery, sliced
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried parsley
1 lb ground beef, cooked
6 c. chicken broth
6 potatoes, cubed

3 T butter
1/2 c flour
3 c milk
4 c grated cheddar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Cook the first 9 ingredients in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours. Mix and heat the last 6 ingredients until thickened, then add to the slow cooker one hour before eating. Delicious!