Name: Creamy Sausage Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound country sausage; 1 medium yellow onion , diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves minced garlic; 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 cups half and half; 2 pounds russet potatoes , diced; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon salt , or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional); 1 tablespoon minced chives (optional)