"Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup - A decadent dish that's like eating a loaded cheeseburger, but in soup form! Ground beef, bacon, cheese, and an array of..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups chicken broth (I use no salt added or low sodium varieties)
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained
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1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
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1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes* (See Notes)
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1 cup carrots, shredded
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1 jalapeno, seeded and very finely diced, optional** (See Notes)
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3 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
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1 1/2 cups milk (2% or whole recommended)
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1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
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12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
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1/2 cup sour cream
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste