Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

All the taste of a cheeseburger in comforting soup form! Tonight was my first time making this and it definitely landed on the "make again" list. It's full of ingredients, making this a wonderfully filling fall meal. 

1 lb extra lean ground chuck

1 package of pre-cooked Oscar Meyer bacon, chopped

1 cup onions, chopped

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup carrots, shredded

2 cups potatoes, cubed

1/2 cup celery, chopped

8 oz fat free cream cheese, cubed

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups cheddar cheese

1/4 cup flour

1 cup milk

1 tbsp ground mustard

1 tbsp garlic

salt and pepper to taste

Brown your hamburger and saute your onions in a skillet together. Put all of the other ingredients, except the flour, milk and cheddar cheese into a pot. Once your hamburger and onions are done, add that to it as well. Turn your burner halfway between low and medium and cook for at least 2 hours. Prepare your thickening agent by mixing the flour and milk together. Stir into the pot and then add the cheddar cheese. Cook for another 10-15 minutes on low and then serve. 

This is really simple to throw together and it makes a perfect Sunday dinner after a lazy day of watching football and spending quality time with the family. Enjoy!