Spicy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

  Soup

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cans of water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 small carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper,* seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 TBS beef bouillon granules
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
2-1/2 milk, divided
3 TBS all purpose flour
8 oz. process American cheese, cubed
1/4 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional

Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the first nine 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; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; Cook and stir for 2 minutesor until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add cayenne, if desired and top with bacon just before serving.
Makes six to eight servings. *WHEN HANDLING Hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands and avoid touching your face.

Spicy Cheeseburger Soup
 

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