POTATO CHIVE SOUP

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The homespun flavor in every spoonful of this delicate cream soup disguises its easy preparation. Based on a favorite restaurant soup, this version comes in handy when there are extra mashed potatoes from a holiday meal. -Linda Harrington, Hudson, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream
Oyster crackers, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add chives; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in broth and potatoes., In a blender or food processor, process mixture in batches until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Serve with crackers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.