Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 3.5 cups chicken broth
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced (3–4 cups)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 package (12 ounces) bacon, cooked and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
• To garnish: green onions, reserved chopped bacon

How To Make Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

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