Phil's Cream of Potato Soup

1 stick unsalted butter
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
5 large Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into ½ inch dice
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup dry white wine
Splash of Worcestershire sauce
Salt & White Pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
creamed horse radish to taste
Cooked Bacon diced
Sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
Minced chives or scallions

Melt butter in soup pot over medium heat
Add onion and sauté until soft
Add garlic and sauté additional minute or two
Add diced potatoes, stock and wine
Add Worcestershire and salt and pepper
Bring to a boil
Reduce to simmer and cook partially covered until potatoes are tender
Remove from heat and cool slightly
Working in batches puree in blender or food processor
Return to heat and add warmed cream
Stir in creamed horse radish a TSP. at a time. Be careful not to overpower the soup
Ladle into bowls and garnish with bacon, cheese and chives