Potato and Bacon Soup

Ingredients:
°3.5 cups of chicken broth
°4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced (3-4 cups)
°1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
°1 yellow onion, diced
°1 cup grated carrots
°1 cup celery, cut into cubes
°1 tablespoon dried parsley
°1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
°1 teaspoon dried basil
°1 teaspoon of salt
°1/2 teaspoon black pepper
°1 lb. minced meat
°1 package (12 ounces) shredded cooked bacon
°3 tablespoons of butter
°1/4 cup flour (gluten-free 1:1)
°2 and a half cups
°2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
+For garnish: green onions, bacon reserved