CREAMY POTATO SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM, BACON AND CHIVES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Creamy Potato Soup with Sour Cream, Bacon and Chives Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by jads8627

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 strips bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds unpeeled russet or baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chives, chopped

Steps:

In a large pot, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, break into small pieces and set aside. Drain from the pot all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and increase heat to medium. Cook until golden, about 12 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. With an immersion blender, purée soup until chunky-smooth (or purée in batches in a food processor fitted with knife blade). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, in bowls, topped with bacon bits, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives.