Brown your ground beef with a chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat.
Season with some salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add chopped celery and carrots.
Cook until beef is browned and veggies are starting to soften.
Peel, wash, and chop up 4 potatoes.
Add the potatoes and ground beef mixture to a slow cooker.
Add 1 can cream of chicken soup, 2 cups of beef broth, 1 cup of water, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley flakes, and ranch seasoning.
Stir well and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
Stir and let it continue to cook for about 30 more minutes.
Serve bowls of soup topped with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
Enjoy!