Cheeseburger Soup

1 1/2 cups water

2 cups diced potatoes

2 small carrots, grated

1 medium onion, diced

1/4 cup green pepper, diced

2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 clove minced garlic

1 pound ground beef, browned

4 1/2 cups milk divided

1 pound cubed cheese

3 tablespoons flour

1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Bring water, potatoes, carrots, onion, green pepper, bouillon, salt and garlic to a boil; simmer for 20 minutes. Add browned hamburger, 4 cups milk and cubed cheese. When melted, add additional 1/2 cup of milk and flour to thicken. Serve with crumbled bacon.