Cheeseburger Soup

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 garlic clove, finely minced

1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules or base

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

2- 1/2 cup milk, divided

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cubed

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. Stir in cooked beef and 2 cups of milk; heat through.

3. 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. Top soup with crumbled bacon just before serving.

Makes about 2 quarts or 6 to 8 servings.

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