"This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip of cayenne, but it also tastes terrific without it if you like milder flavor. With a few simple side dishes, this soup is a full meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups water
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2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
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2 small carrots, grated
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped green pepper
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
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2-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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8 ounces cubed Velveeta
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1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
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1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled