Start by cooking the bacon in a soup pot until golden and crispy. Once cooked, place it on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Add the white part of the green onions to the pot and sauté in the bacon grease until fragrant. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the half-and-half, salt, and pepper, and bring it to a simmer. Continue cooking until the potatoes have softened.
Remove the soup pan from the heat and, using an immersion blender, blend the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowls and sprinkle with the chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
Notes
Optional add-ins- Cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.TO STORE: Leftover soup should be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to six months. Let leftovers thaw overnight in the fridge. TO REHEAT: Microwave soup in 20-second intervals or reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often.