Easy Cheeseburger Soup for Game Day - Grit

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon beef base
• 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 large bay leaf
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt