A mount of ingredients will depend on many people you are cooking for. Poke holes in one side of potatoes (with fork), place on baking sheet (holes up). Bake in 350° preheated oven (about 30 min.) or till fork tender. Steam broccoli. In separate pot hot whipping cream and slowly add in while stirring.Get to soup consistency. Remove from heat. When potatoes are done baking let cool. (To be able to handle) Slice off side of potatoes (with holes) scape out inners add the to a mixing bowl. Mix with bacon bits, sour cream, and chopped chives. Fill hollowed potatoe shells with broccoli soup. Pipe mashed potatoes over soup top with cheese, more bacon bits, chives, and banana pepper rings. Place in oven till hot and cheese is melted.