Ultimate Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup | Comfort Food! -…

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes (about 3 pounds / 1.36 kg), scrubbed and diced (peeled or unpeeled, your choice!)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5 ml)
• 4 slices bacon (about 4 oz / 113 g), diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth (950 ml) (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (113 g), softened
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g), plus more for topping
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for topping
• Salt and pepper to taste