Instructions

• Cook bacon in a soup pot until crisp; remove and reserve.
  
• Cook onion in the drippings until soft and add garlic for 30 seconds.
  
• Add potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper.
  
• Simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 18 minutes.
  
• Mash some potatoes in the pot or blend part of the soup.
  
• Stir in milk and cheddar until smooth.
  
• Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, and serve topped with bacon and chives.