Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

By arnoldh

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 TBSP chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
• 3 cups of water
• 2 TBSP plus 2 tsp beef bouillon granules
• 2 garlic gloves
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
• 2 tsp butter
• 5 cups milk, divided
• 6 TBSP all purpose flour
• 1 package (16 ounces) processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• Crumbled cooked bacon

Details

Servings 14

Preparation

Step 1

In a soup kettle, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender,
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms in butters over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to soup, Stir in 4 cups milk: heat through,
In a small bowl, combine flout and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup, Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted, Garnish with bacon.

Personal note: Top of bowl of soup with some green onion sour cream and shredded cheese.