Creamy Potato Soup Chives (Printer-friendly)
A velvety potato blend accented with fresh chives for a comforting warm bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.75 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 stalks celery, diced
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
→ Liquids
06 - 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if required)
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Garnish
13 - 4 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
14 - Extra cream for drizzling (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir for 2 minutes to coat with the aromatic mixture.
03 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a countertop blender and blend in batches until smooth.
05 - Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Gently heat for 5 minutes without boiling. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
06 - Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped chives and a drizzle of cream, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of soup that makes you feel loved even when youre cooking just for yourself
- The texture is incredibly silky without any fancy techniques or ingredients
02 -
- Never let the soup boil after adding the cream or it can separate and turn grainy
- Letting the soup rest for 10 minutes off the heat before serving allows the flavors to marry
03 -
- Peeling the potatoes completely eliminates any textural interruptions in the final puree
- Warming your bowls before serving keeps the soup at the perfect temperature longer