Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Name: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. bacon, chopped, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 6-8 large potatoes, scrubbed and cubed; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 3 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; Sour Cream, Green Onions, optional, for topping