Cheesy Bacon Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 5 tbsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• black pepper to taste