Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes, pared
3 1/2 c. light cream or milk
4 Tbsp. butter
2 c. sour cream
2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chives
2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Chop the potatoes into large chunks.
Place into a medium soup pot and add enough water to cover.
Cook, covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
Drain cooking water and mash potatoes.