All-American Cheeseburger Chowder

Submitted by Kitchen Quarterback

"Great cold weather soup."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cups potatoes, cubed, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 1⁄2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. In a large saucepan, brown beef and bacon; drain if necessary. Stir in potatoes, onion, celery, green pepper, salt and water. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Whisk together flour with 1/2 cup of the milk; add to saucepan along with remaining milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; heat and stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with additional cheese and sliced scallions, if desired.

Reviews

[Austins C.]

I omit the celery. Toward the end of cooking, I add some ketchup, a couple squirts of mustard, and chopped dill pickles.

 

[craigsbrown]

My hubby Made this tonight for dinner OMG its great so wonderful for a winter night as we watch the snow come down.After dinner I give to my daughter and she is making tomorrow night thank so much The Anderson It's A keeper