Easy Breezy Cheesy 30-Minute Potato Soup!

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté 5-7 minutes. Add potatoes and water and chicken bouillon in large stockpot, then bring to a boil. Add in onions and garlic. Then reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes. When potatoes are tender, blend until chunky then put back in pot. Stir in milk over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Then add in the cheese, bacon, and chives. Enjoy!