Cook bacon pieces in a soup pot over medium heat crisp

Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot

Add chopped onion and cook until tender, about 3 min

Add garlic and cook until fragrant

Sprinkle in the flour and cook and stir

Add chicken broth, a little at a time until smooth

Stir in the milk, potatoes and salt and pepper

Simmer about 20 min, until potatoes are tender

Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and half of the cooked bacon

Serve, topped with cheese, bacon and chives

Enjoy!