Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

Here is an incredibly good soup
* Yield: 14 servings (about 3½ quarts).
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 
* 1 small carrot, grated 
* 1 small onion, chopped 
* ½ cup chopped green pepper
* 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño pepper 
* 3 cups water 
* 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 
* 2 garlic cloves, minced 
* ⅛ teaspoon pepper 
* 2 pounds ground beef 
* ½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons butter 
* 5 cups milk, divided 
* 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
* crumbled cooked bacon
== Directions ==
# In a soup kettle, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. 
# Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
# Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to soup. 
# Stir in 4 cups milk; heat through.
# In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 
# Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with bacon.
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