Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup Easiest Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for flavour)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950 ml) beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (4 ounce/113g) can chopped green chiles (optional)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) onion powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups/450g)
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp cheddar recommended)
• Toppings: Cooked bacon crumbles, chopped green onions, sour cream, burger sauce, dill pickles.