Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

Name: Cheeseburger Paradise Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).
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 pepper; 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 cups 2% milk, divided; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed; Crumbled cooked bacon

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 25 min. YIELD: 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main course with your favorite bread or rolls. —Nadina Iadimarco, Burton, Ohio

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 pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups 2% milk, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
Crumbled cooked bacon

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, bring the first 9 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 370 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

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