Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives and sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits or shredded cheese.
- Use fresh herbs for garnishing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg