Creamy Potato Soup Chives (Printable)
A comforting, smooth potato dish with cheddar and fresh chives, ideal for cozy meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2.2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 stalks celery, chopped
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
→ Dairy
06 - 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 3 cups whole milk
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
10 - ¼ cup sour cream
→ Broth & Seasoning
11 - 3 cups vegetable broth
12 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
13 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
14 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - 3 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
16 - Extra grated cheddar cheese (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add diced potatoes to the pot and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
04 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, or transfer to a standard blender and process in batches.
05 - Return soup to low heat. Stir in whole milk and heavy cream. Heat gently without bringing to a boil.
06 - Gradually add grated cheddar cheese while stirring constantly until fully melted and soup achieves a creamy consistency.
07 - Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using. Adjust seasoning to taste preference.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and additional cheddar cheese if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like a proper hug in a bowl
- The velvety texture makes you wonder why you ever bothered with restaurant versions
02 -
- Never let the soup boil after adding dairy or it will separate into an unappealing, grainy mess
- Grating your own cheese makes an enormous difference in how smoothly it melts
03 -
- A partially covered pot during simmering prevents excessive evaporation while allowing steam to escape
- Room temperature dairy incorporates more smoothly than cold ingredients straight from the refrigerator