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Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

Name: Spicy Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water; 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 2 small carrots, grated; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 2-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 8 ounces cubed Velveeta; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings (2 quarts)

This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip of cayenne, but it also tastes terrific without it if you like milder flavor. With a few simple side dishes, this soup is a full meal.

Spicy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 small carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

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 milk; heat through. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add cayenne
pepper if desired. Top with bacon just before serving.

Test Kitchen Tips

Buy several pounds of bacon when it’s on sale. Put the strips in a single layer on jelly roll pans and pop them in the oven to bake at 350° until crisp. Place the strips on paper towels to drain before storing them in single layers in a freezer container. It’s easy to remove only the number of strips needed for a quick breakfast, sandwich or salad. A short time in the microwave reheats the bacon.

Using lean ground beef instead of beef that’s 80% lean saves 45 calories per 4-ounce serving of beef. Lean ground beef is also 29% lower in saturated fat.

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Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 351 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.