Steps

• Start by cooking your bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat. Allow the bacon to become crispy, releasing its flavorsome oils into the pan.
• Add the ground beef to the bacon fat in the saucepan. Cook it over medium heat, breaking it up with your wooden spoon.
• Carefully pour in the beef broth, using your spoon to scrape up any tasty bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and add in your cream, stirring delicately to create a rich, creamy base.
• Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar, ensuring it melts completely into the soup. Add garlic powder and adjust the salt and pepper.
• Garnish with the crispy bacon crumbles and serve hot.