Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

We've had some colder days again lately, and these days call for soup. On one of those days recently, I pulled out a new recipe to try. It was quite simple to make, and we were amazed at how tasty it was! Perfect to warm up with over our evening meal ...

Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

Source: www.tasteofhome.com

Course: Soup

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 45 Min

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium) peeled and chopped
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
• 12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta) cubed (about 2-1/4 cups)
• 3 bacon strips cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic to beef mixture; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended.


2. Gradually stir in milk. Add potatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.


3. Add cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle servings with bacon.

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I'm always looking for new soup/chowder recipes, so it was fun to add one to my growing collection.

Have you tried a new soup recipe lately?