Zesty Cheeseburger Soup

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 can (14 oz.) beef broth
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 carrot, grated
1 cup frozen green soybeans edamame, not in pod
1 can (4.5 oz.) diced green Chile peppers
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups plain soy milk
2 tablespoons soy flour
1 package (8 oz.) processed American cheese, cubed
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain.  Add beef broth, potatoes,
carrot, edamame, Chile peppers and salt; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Add 2 cups plain soy milk.  Blend ½ cup plain soy milk with 3
tablespoons soy flour until smooth; whisk into hot soup and cook for
about 5 minutes or until hot.  Add cheese and stir to melt.
Ladle into soup bowls and top each serving with crumbled bacon.
Serves 6