Cut bacon in about one inch pieces

Cook bacon until crisp , drain on a paper towel and set aside

Cook ground meat in a large soup pot

Once ground meat is cooked add the beef broth

add tomato paste

Mix all the seasoning together and add it

Bring the mixture up to a boil and reduce heat to medium

Cut cream cheese in large chunks and add to the soup

Add Cream

Stir often until the cream cheese is melted

Add 2 cups of sharp cheddar and bacon-reserve a little of both for toppings if desired

Put the lid on and turn the heat off-let sit for 15 minutes until cheese is melted

When serving ladle into a bowl and top with a little bacon , cheese and diced avocado if desired