Spicy Cheeseburger soup recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound lean ground beef, browned
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces American cheese, cubed
• 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like)
• 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In large saucepan, combine water, potatoes, carrots, onion, green pepper, jalapeno, garlic, bouillon granules and salt.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. Add ground beef and 2 cups milk.
5. Whisk together flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk. Add to soup.
6. Cook until mixture thickens.
7. Add cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
8. Add cayenne to taste.
9. Add bacon and heat through.