Creamy Potato and Chives Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of velvety smooth Creamy Potato and Chives Soup, a comforting classic that's as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. This hearty soup blends tender russet potatoes and aromatic sautéed onions with rich heavy cream for a luxuriously creamy texture. Infused with the fresh, subtle bite of finely chopped chives, each spoonful is bursting with flavor. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a satisfying 35-minute cook, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Garnish with a dollop of tangy sour cream and extra chives for an irresistible finish. Whether served as a starter, side dish, or a light main, this potato soup is guaranteed to warm both heart and home. Keywords: creamy potato soup recipe, potato and chives, easy homemade soup, comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Sour cream (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Additional chopped chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and toss to coat in the butter and oil mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to carefully puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and puree, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes over low heat to allow the flavors to blend.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and additional chopped chives, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.0 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 5952 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.8 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 5668 mg | 121% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
