Best Green Potato Garlic Chive Soup Recipes

Creamy Potato and Chives Soup image

Provided by Millereg

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 80 fluid ounces, 7-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch squares
6 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 cup flour
1 (6 ounce) onions, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
7 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (more if desired)
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups whole milk
4 fluid ounces table cream
12 fluid ounces sour cream
crouton, if desired (to garnish)

Steps:

Cook the potatoes until they are tender; set aside.
Prepare roux: melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Gradually whisk in the flour until it is well combined.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the mixture turns an almond colour and is very creamy; set aside.
To make the soup: in large kettle, sauté the onion in oil until it is soft.
Add the water, bay leaf, chives, chicken bouillon, seasoning salt, pepper and garlic powder; bring to a boil.
Whisk in the milk and table cream, then the prepared roux; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
Add the sour cream and potatoes.
Simmer until soup reaches 160°F.
Remove the bay leaf.
Remove from the heat and serve with croutons if desired.

Potato-Chive Soup image

Provided by Paula Zsiray

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups canned chicken broth
1 cup (about) milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper
Additional sour cream

Steps:

Combine potatoes and broth in heavy 2-quart saucepan. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly.
Purée potato mixture in batches in blender or processor. Return soup to saucepan. Stir in enough milk to thin to desired consistency. Mix in butter and chives. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat and mix in 1/3 cup sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing additional sour cream separately.