The Ultimate Loaded Potato Soup Creamy Dreamy

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
• 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 2 cups (225g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped