Cheeseburger Chowder

In a cast iron Dutch oven, brown 2 lb. ground beef in 1T olive oil, drain and set aside. In 4T butter saute:2 thinly chopped jalapeno peppers, 2 red bell peppers, 3 ribs celery chopped, 2 medium onions chopped, 1/2lb. sliced fresh white mushrooms, 1 small bag baby carrots and 2 cans of sliced white potatoes. Cook until all of the vegetables are tender. Now add ground beef back to the pot, 1T dried parsley, a few dashed of granulated garlic, 1T dried basil and salt and pepper to taste. Add 4 cups of water, 2T chicken base, 2T beef base, and 1/2-1 C half and half. In a measuring cup whisk 1/4-1/2 c flour into 1 c whole milk. Cube a 2lb. block of Velveeta and add to pot. Simmer on medium heat to thicken. Serve with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and dill pickle chips.