Pimento Cheese Soup

Name: Pimento Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 6 slices bacon, plus extra for garnish; 1 white onion, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish; 1 (4 oz) jar pimentos, drained and divided