Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder

January 05, 2016

Cold winter days call for warm hearty soups! My husband only considers soup a main dish when it is loaded and this one fits the bill perfectly. All the goodness of a bacon cheeseburger in a delicious chowder – soup will never be the same.

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2½ cups milk (I used 1%)
1 lb red potatoes (I used about 3 medium potatoes), chopped
1½ cups water
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 (12 oz) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

In a large stockpot, cook beef, onion, and red pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes). Drain fat, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in flour until...
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Nutritions

Calories
664

Sodium
1791mg
74% DV

Fat
38g
59% DV

Protein
36g
73% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV

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