Bacon Double Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 6 strips of bacon
• 1 lb. Ground sirloin
• 1 medium onion-chopped
• 2 garlic cloves-minced
• 2 c. Frozen hash brown potatoes (cubes)
• 1 qt. Beef stock
• 1 TBSP tomato paste
• 2 c. Shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 c. Shredded Colby Jack
• 1/4 c heavy cream

Instructions

1. In Dutch oven or 2 at saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Remove from grease, but do not discard.
2. Add ground sirloin, onion, and garlic and cook over medium heat until meat is fully cooked.
3. Add potatoes and saute until tender.
4. Add beef stock and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until liquid has slightly reduced.
5. Add cheese and cream and reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Simmer until cheese has melted and everything is completely incorporated.
7. Serve immediately.