Description
A comforting and easy cream of potato soup that warms you up with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat through and serve, garnished with chives.
Notes
For a chunkier soup, reserve some potatoes and mash them before folding into the blended base. Works well with various toppings like cheese or bacon.