Creamy Potato Soup: My Nanna's Secret Recipe (But Better!)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon/5g)
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
• 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 5 medium)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh chives or green onions (for garnish)
• Optional: Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled (for garnish)
• Optional: Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for garnish)