Creamy Potato Soup Chives (Printer-friendly)

Velvety potato blend with cream and fresh chives offers a rich, comforting dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2.2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 stalk celery, diced
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
06 - 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives plus extra for garnish

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp salt or to taste
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional

# Directions:

01 - Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Add diced potatoes to the pot along with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Remove pot from heat. Puree using an immersion blender until completely smooth, or transfer in batches to a countertop blender and return to the pot.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and chopped chives. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat through over low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let the soup come to a boil after adding cream.
06 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with additional fresh chives. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The velvety texture makes every spoonful feel like a warm hug
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something comforting without the fuss
02 -
  • Do not boil the soup after adding the cream or it might separate
  • Potato soup continues to thicken as it sits so you may need to add more broth when reheating
03 -
  • Let the vegetables soften completely before adding the liquid for deeper flavor
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning after adding the cream since dairy can mellow flavors

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