Potato Bacon Cheddar Soup

Name: Potato Bacon Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted); 6 strips bacon; 1 cup sliced shallots; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 4 cups low or no sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 cups diced yellow potatoes; 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; salt and white pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped pretzels; 2 tablespoons chopped chives