My Favorite--Cheeseburger Soup – Pink tiful of LOVE

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (32 oz) chicken broth
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
• kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
• bacon crumbled (optional)