Creamy Potato Soup Chives (Printable)

A velvety, comforting soup featuring potatoes, cream, and fresh chives for cozy evenings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2.2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

→ Liquids

05 - 3 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

→ Garnish

11 - 3 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - Extra cream for drizzling (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
02 - Add diced potatoes and bay leaf to the pot. Stir thoroughly to coat vegetables in butter, allowing flavors to begin melding.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 20 minutes until potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
04 - Remove and discard bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, purée soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender, then return to pot.
05 - Stir heavy cream into puréed soup. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through—avoid boiling to prevent cream separation. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
06 - Ladle hot soup into individual bowls. Generously sprinkle fresh chives over each serving and add a swirl of extra cream if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns five dollars worth of ingredients into something that feels luxurious and restaurant worthy
  • The texture is impossibly smooth without any fancy techniques or hours of work
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  • Never let the soup boil after adding the cream or it might separate and ruin that gorgeous smooth texture
  • An immersion blender saves you from transferring hot soup to a countertop blender and makes cleanup infinitely easier
03 -
  • A pinch of nutmeg or smoked paprika takes this from everyday soup to something dinner party worthy
  • Making this a day ahead actually improves the flavor as the ingredients have time to mingle and develop

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