CHEESEBURGER PARADISE SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.