Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Large Onion, (Diced)
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 3 medium sized potatoes, (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 (10 ounce) Can "Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies"
  • 32 oz Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 6 Slices Bacon, (Cooked and Crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • Sesame Bun Croutons (optional garnish)
  • finely diced pickles (optional garnish)

Instruction

  • In a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat cook the ground beef along with the onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard until beef is no longer pink.
  • Drain any grease if necessary.
  • Add the cubed potatoes, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chicken broth, and milk to the pot.
  • Simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Stir in one cup of the shredded cheese until melted.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Then, whisk into the soup and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until soup is thickened.
  • Serve the soup topped with the remaining cheese, bacon, onions, and chopped pickles if desired. (If you want to garnish with Sesame bun; rough chop the top of one bun and toast it in a 350°F oven for about 5-10 minutes.)