Cheeseburger Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   In a stock pot or dutch oven brown the hamburger over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add in the garlic and onion, saute until soft.
3. 3
   Sprinkle flour over the mix and stir to combine.
4. 4
   Pour in the stock and allow to simmer on medium low until slightly thick.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, pour contents of potatoes into a microwave safe bowl, cover and cook for 2 minutes until potatoes are softer.
6. 6
   Check to be sure and cook in 1 minute increments until soft.
7. 7
   Add the milk to the soup pot, stir to combine, then add the cheese.
8. 8
   Allow to simmer on low for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Add in the potatoes and tomatoes.
10. 10
    Stir and allow to cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. 11
    At this point I feel it is thick enough.
12. 12
    If you want a thinner consistency, add a few TB of milk.