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In large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.
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Add ground beef to same pan and brown over medium high heat. Drain and set aside. Season beef with salt and pepper.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same saucepan, saute next 4 ingredients for 10 - 12 minutes until veggies are tender.
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Add 3 tablespoon butter; stir in flour. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the broth, bring to boil.
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(Tip: If you have an immersion blender, blend mixture for 30 - 60 seconds. This step is optional but makes a creamier soup).
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Stir in potatoes, ground beef and return to boil.
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Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are soft.
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Reduce heat to low, stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Heat and stir until cheese melts.
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Remove from heat and blend in sour cream.
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Top with bacon, diced tomato, dill relish. ketchup and mustard. Trust me it works.