Hearty Baked Potato Creamy Soup with Bacon and Cheddar - Iam Cooker

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes (approximately 2 pounds)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded from a block
• 1/8 cup chives, finely diced