ZESTY CHEESEBURGER SOUP

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes

1-1/2 cups water

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn

1 can (11 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies

2 cups half-and-half cream

DIRECTIONS

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the corn, soups and tomatoes; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in cream; heat through but do not boil. Yield: 14-16 servings (3-3/4 quarts). To cut down on the spiciness of Zesty Cheeseburger Soup, use a 14-1/2 ounce can of plain diced tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes and green chilies.