Cheeseburger Soup III

Wonderful soup for those cold, rainy or snowy days! My family absolutely loves this hearty soup. The warming zip of cayenne gives it a taste all its own. This is also excellent to reheat in the microwave for a fast meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 429 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 ½ cups milk, divided
• ½ pound processed American cheese, cubed
• 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, potatoes, carrots, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Sprinkle salt and bouillon over the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain.

Step 3

Stir cooked beef and 2 cups milk into the soup and heat through. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk with flour, stirring until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 3 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Season with cayenne.