Cozy Up with a Simple Cheesy Comfort Slow Cooker Soup Recipe - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) chicken broth
• 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
• 4 cups (600 g) potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups (226 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) heavy cream
• 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) milk
• 1 cup (150 g) carrots, shredded or finely diced
• 1 cup (150 g) celery, diced
• ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream (optional)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste