Cheeseburger Soup

By gina62_cooks

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 2 small carrots, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 TBSP beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 3 TBSP AP flour
• 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1/4 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or til potatoes are tender.
Stir in beef and 2 cups milk; heat through. Combine flour and remaining milk til smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or til thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese til melted. Add cayenne pepper if desired. Top with bacon just before serving.