Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 cups milk, divided
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (16 ounce) package velveeta cheese, cubed
• crumbled cooked bacon

Recipe

• 1 in a soup kettle, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 3 meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• 4 add to soup.
• 5 stir in 4 cups milk; heat through.
• 6 in a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 7 reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. garnish with bacon.
• 8 editor's note: when cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. avoid touching your face.