1 large onions ; chopped

6 large potatoes ; peeled, cubed

1 cup cheddar cheese ; shredded

42 fluid ounces chicken broth ; (or 3 14 oz cans)

1/4 cup butter

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

1 cup half-and-half ; or whipping cream

3 tablespoons chives ; chopped

8 ounces sour cream

bacon ; cooked,chopped (optional)

In My Kitchen