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Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups water

  • 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes

  • 2 small carrots, grated

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

  • 2-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 8 ounces cubed Velveeta

  • 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

With a few simple side dishes, this soup is a full meal.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.



Stir in beef and 2 cups milk; heat through. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. 



Add cayenne pepper if desired. Top with bacon just before serving.



Recipe and imager courtesy of Spicy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe: How to Make It | Taste of Home

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