Mom’s Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:10-12 slices bacon, chopped (I often use the bacon ends & pieces)8-10 russet potatoes, peeled & diced (doesn’t have to be perfect, just smallish chunks)1/2 onion, diced3-4 cloves garlic, minced6 Tbs butter6 Tbs flour3 cups chicken broth3 cups milk2 cups heavy cream or evaporated milk1/2 cup sour cream2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar is best here,…