Creamy Potato Soup Chives Cheese (Print View)
Velvety potato dish combined with sharp cheddar and fresh chives delivering rich flavor and warmth.
# 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)
# How to Make:
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 brown.
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. Alternatively, blend in batches using a standard blender.
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 creamy consistency.
07 - Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each portion with sour cream, fresh chives, and additional cheddar cheese as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The velvety texture comes from slowly warming the dairy, never rushing the melting cheese into the broth
- Yukon Gold potatoes naturally cream when blended, creating a luxurious base without needing heavy thickeners
02 -
- Never let the soup boil after adding the dairy or it will separate and become grainy instead of smooth
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes a huge difference in how evenly it melts
03 -
- Put the sour cream in a small zip top bag and snip off one corner to pipe perfect little dollops on each bowl
- Chives are best snipped with kitchen scissors rather than chopped with a knife they stay prettier that way