Cheesy Potato Soup with Broccoli & Bacon

Ingredients

• 6-8 pieces bacon
• 1 large yellow onion, diced fine
• 2 large carrots, diced fine
• 2 large celery stalks, diced fine
• 3 large Russett potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cans (14.5 ounce each) chicken broth
• 2 cups broccoli, cut in small 1-inch flowerets
• 1 large, fresh Anaheim chile, diced fine or 1 small can (4 ounces) green chiles ((optional))
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk, plus more to thin out if desired
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish ((about 8 ounces))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 green onion sliced thin ((for garnish))