Warm-You-Up Potato Soup

I am a big soup fan, and this weather makes me want to cuddle up with a bowl of homemade warmth. This is a simple recipe, but one that will warm you on these cold days. It is delicious served with homemade bread.

6 cups diced potatoes
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth, divided
4 cups half-and-half cream (I used whole milk instead)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4-5 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

In a large pot, bring potatoes, to a boil in 2 cups of broth. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid.

Combine reserved broth and half-and-half in pot. In a bowl, combine melted butter and flour. Stir into half-and-half mixture over medium heat. Stir until thickened. Stir in potatoes, remaining broth, bouillon and pepper. Add bacon pieces. Heat through and serve topped with cheese.