Cheeseburger Soup III

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound processed American cheese, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

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

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

Stir cooked beef and 2 cups milk into the 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.

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