Creamy Potato Soup Recipe with Cream Cheese - Fiona Recipes

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1.36 kg (3 lbs) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1.2 liters (5 cups) chicken broth
• 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream, room temperature
• 115g (4 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1.5 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup sharp white cheddar, shredded
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• 6 tbsp sour cream