My Ultimate Creamy Baked Potato Soup Recipe!

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed (about 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5 g)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56 g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150 g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon / 3 g)
• 4 cups chicken broth (950 ml)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste (2.5g)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste (1.25 g)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz / 113 g)
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup sour cream (about 4 oz / 113 g)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions