potato soup

Ingredients

• 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cube
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 cans (14-0unce can) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 can water, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream or half-and-half
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 - (8 ounce) container sour cream (optional)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• - Shredded Cheddar cheese