Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Crispy-Fried Potato Skins

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 3 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup half n half
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• some thin- scallion