Making Baked Potato Soup can be straightforward with these clear steps:

1. Bake Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the potatoes with a fork and bake them for about 45-50 minutes or until tender.
2. Prepare Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they are soft and translucent.
3. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Peel Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and chop them into cubes. Add the potato cubes to the pot.
5. Mash Potatoes: Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the potatoes slightly while still leaving some chunks for texture.
6. Stir in Sour Cream and Cheese: Add the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
7. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, additional shredded cheese, and sliced green onions for garnish.

Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious bowl of Baked Potato Soup ready in no time!