Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup | WQDR-AM

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 pounds baking potatoes (about 6), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 ounces cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallion tops, for serving