Creamy Potato Soup (a hug in a bowl)

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 lb

russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)

medium sweet yellow onion (chopped)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

large carrots (chopped (about 1 1/2 cups chopped) )

ribs celery (chopped (about 1 cup chopped))

slices center cut bacon (diced into small pieces)

8 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup

flour

1 cup

1% milk ((low fat) )

2 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

dried ground sage

extra crumbled and cooked bacon (or real bacon bits, optional)

green onions (optional)

light sour cream (optional)

light shredded cheddar (optional )