Creamy Cheesy Potato Soup: Like Panera, But Better!

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 5 cups (1.2L) chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 cups (225g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup (50g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for extra meltiness)
• Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
• Chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)