Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

Name: Spicy Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).
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 milk, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 8 ounces process American cheese, cubed; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

This creamy 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.

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 milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

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 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add cayenne
pepper if desired. Top with bacon just before serving.

Editor's Note

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

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 795 calories, 74g fat (44g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Cheeseburger Soup in Taste of Home April/May 1999

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tammycookblogsbooks

Mar 5, 2018

This soup is filling and tasty. The spiciness is just right for us.
jetluvs2cook

Sep 20, 2016

YUMM!!!! Will make this again soon!!! I did add a little more water for cooking the veggies, but kept everything else the same! Delicious!
Jujubee1762

Mar 17, 2016

YUM! Super cheesy! Love it! No more to say!
Mystikecho

May 2, 2015

Best. Soup. Ever.My go-to comfort food..every week!
mamaknowsbest

Feb 15, 2015

A classic cheeseburger taste in a soup! This creative soup is a meal in itself. As a volunteer food editor with Taste of Home I love recipes with a creative twist. Spice level was good with my family but would caution to start small with cayenne pepper, a little goes a long way! Perfect soup for a winter night!
hunter6295

Jan 10, 2015

Love it!
AdrianneKathleen

Oct 6, 2014

This soup rocks! My hubby asks specifically for this soup often, and it's'a fairly easy to whip up!
crystal24

Sep 18, 2014

Love this soup! If not feeling super spicy, just omit the jalapeno. Easy to throw together with staple ingredients.
ejt325

Jun 16, 2014

I love this, and it's so easy!
hotfudgesundae

Feb 27, 2014

This soup recipe is definitely a keeper! Make it as spicy as you want with cayenne pepper, as my first try was with 1 tsp and it was a bit hot for me. Left out the bacon and it still tasted yummy.

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