Spicy
Cheeseburger Soup
1 1/2 Cups Water
2 Cups cubed potatoes
2 small carrots grated
1 small onion chopped
1/2 Cup chopped green pepper
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T beef bouillon granules
1/2 t salt
1 pound ground beef cooked and drained
2 1/2 cups milk, divided
3 T flour
8 oz Velveeta cubed
1/4 t cayenne pepper optional
1/2 pound sliced bacon cooked and crumbled
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 of milk:
heat through. Combine flour and remaining milk until
smooth and gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil;
cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add cayenne if
desired. Top with bacon just before serving. Delicious!!