Brown bacon in the bottom of a large sauce pan. Cook the grease out as much as possible. Rinse, drain, and return to pan.

Add seasonings to taste, and chopped up onions to the browned bacon. Cook until tender.

Add water and whisk in sour cream, half and half to the bacon and onions.

Heat to a simmer, whisking occasionally.

Gently stir in shredded cheese until smooth.

Stir in potatoes, heat to a gentle simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.

Allow soup to sit without heat for about ten minutes.

Stir and serve. Sprinkle extra toppings, or eat it as is.