Kittencal'S Cheesy Cheeseburger Soup

• 7 -8 slices uncooked bacon
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 1 -2 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3 cups canned chicken broth or 3 cups homemade chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
• 1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
• 2 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese (can use more to taste)
• cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
• salt and pepper

1. In a pot cook bacon until almost crisp; remove to a large bowl.
2. Add in the ground beef, onions, garlic, diced carrots and celery until well browned, stirring constantly (about 12-15 minutes) transfer the mixture to a bowl that has the cooked bacon in it; drain fat.
3. Add in 1/3 cup butter to the pot and cook until melted.
4. Add in 1/2 cup flour; whisk for 1 minute.
5. Slowly add in the half and half cream, chicken broth and bouillon powder (if using) bring to a boil stirring constantly with wooden spoon until combined and thickened.
6. Add in the undiluted cheddar cheese soup and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; stir until completely combined and the cheese has melted completely.
7. Add in the cooked ground beef, bacon and veggie mixture back to the pot; stir to mix and simmer over low heat for about 25-30 minutes.
8. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and heated through.
9. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and lots black pepper.
10. Delicious!

bacon, ground beef, onions, fresh garlic, carrots, celery, butter, flour, cream, chicken broth, chicken bouillon powder, cheddar cheese soup, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, cayenne pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-cheesy-cheeseburger-soup-195191 (may not work)