Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

Potatoes, processed cheese and ground beef are flavored with bell pepper, jalapeno and cayenne in this easy soup.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir cooked beef and 2 cups milk into 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.