Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

1 ½ cup water
2 med potatoes, cubes
2 small carrots, diced
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T. beef bouillon
½ t. salt
1 lb hamburger, cooked and drained
2 ½ cups milk, divided
3 T. flour
8 oz Velveeta, cubed
¼ t. cayenne pepper
1 can whole kernel corn
In large saucepan, combine first 8 ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 15-20 mins. Stir in beef and 2 cups milk. Heat through. Combine flour and ½ cup milk. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat, stir in cheese until melted. Add cayenne. Top w/ bacon bits as served.
Grandma Moss