Loaded Cheeseburger Potato Soup

What you need:

• 2 russet potatoes
• 1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 pieces bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 cup carrots, finely diced
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. steakhouse seasoning
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 green onion, diced

Directions:

1. Bake potatoes at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool. Then dice it up.
2. Steam cauliflower over boiling water or (my favorite method) in a steamable bag in the microwave until soft. Set aside.
3. In a large stock pot, add bacon and cook until crispy. Place on a paper towel to drain. Remove all but 1 Tbsp. of bacon grease from stock pot.
4. Add onions, carrots, and celery and saute until softened. Add ground turkey and brown, crumbling as you go.
5. Add cauliflower, potatoes, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, steakhouse seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and heat through.
6. Serve topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Recipe slightly adapted from With Salt and Wit