All American Cheeseburger Chowder

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Great cold weather soup.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , brown beef and bacon.

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Drain if necessary.

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Stir in potatoes , onion , celery , green pepper , salt and water.

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Cover and cook until vegetables are tender , about 15-20 minutes.

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Whisk together flour with 1 / 2 cup of the milk.

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Add to saucepan along with remaining milk.

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Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

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Add cheese.

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Heat and stir until cheese is melted.

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Garnish with additional cheese and sliced scallions , if desired.

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Ingredients

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extra lean ground beef, bacon, potatoes, onion, celery, green bell pepper, salt, water, reduced-fat milk, unbleached all-purpose flour, cheddar cheese