Cheeseburger Paradise Soup
Total Time: 55 Minutes
Prep: 30 Minutes
Cook: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
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- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped and seeded jalapeno pepper
- 3 cups water
- 2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp beef bouillon granules
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 5 cups 2% milk, divided
- 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 package (16 oz) processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- Crumbled cooked bacon
Yield: 12 Servings
Directions:
- In a Dutch oven, bring the first nine ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms in butter 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 flour 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.