Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1/2 lbs carrots, sliced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups shredded or cubed cheddar cheese

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp pickle relish

1/2 lb bacon, diced and full cooked.

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

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.

 

My family really enjoyed this.  The only one that didn't was my 5 year old, Evan.  He is a very picky eater so I can’t get him to anything but cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets.  It is a shame, he misses out on such good food.