Kittencal'S Cheesy Cheeseburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a pot cook bacon until almost crisp; remove to a large bowl.
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.
Add in 1/3 cup butter to the pot and cook until melted.
Add in 1/2 cup flour; whisk for 1 minute.
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.
Add in the undiluted cheddar cheese soup and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; stir until completely combined and the cheese has melted completely.
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.
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and heated through.
Season with cayenne pepper, salt and lots black pepper.
Delicious!