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Creamy potato soup with chives, cheese and bacon

Creamy Potato Soup

A comforting homemade potato soup blended until smooth, finished with heavy cream, and served with your favorite savory toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives optional, for garnish
  • Grated cheese optional, for garnish
  • Bacon bits optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small, even cubes.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and stir to coat them with the butter and aromatics.
  4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
  5. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend it in batches in a countertop blender and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes. Do not let the soup boil vigorously.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives, grated cheese, bacon bits, or your preferred toppings.