Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

The cold winter months are still here with us. Soups and stews are so comforting this time of the year. Here is another recipe I found among my magazine clippings.

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 lb carrots, sliced
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 5 c. chicken stock
• 2 c. milk
• 1 1/2 c. shredded or cubed cheddar cheese
• 2 T. ketchup
• 2 t. yellow mustard
• 1 t. pickle relish
• 1/2 lb. bacon, diced and fully cooked

1. In a large stockpot, combine ground beef, onion, carrots, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cook until beef is browned. Drain.

2. Add potatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk and continue boiling for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in ketchup, mustard, relish and bacon. Serve and enjoy.