Foryoueats: Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ tsp salt
• 8 oz bacon, bite-sized pieces
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ med onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ¼ tsp pepper, or to taste
• green onions, to serve