Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules or 2 cubes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 8 oz. American cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
• 1/4 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled