Sour Cream and Onion Soup
This creamy, velvety soup captures the tangy richness of sour cream and the savory goodness of onion, making it a perfect dish for chilly days or when you’re craving something indulgent. The best part? Each bowl is topped with crunchy sour cream and onion chips, adding a satisfying crunch that takes this soup to the next level.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 medium white onions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic; chopped
- 4 medium yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup sour cream
- 5 scallions chopped
- ½ cup chives chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Chives chopped; optional for topping
- Scallions chopped; optional for topping
- Sour cream and onion chips optional for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat.2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Add the chopped 4 medium white onions and 3 cloves garlic; chopped to the pot.4 medium white onions, 3 cloves garlic; chopped
- Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the 4 medium yukon gold potatoes to the pot. Pour in the 5 cups chicken broth and add the 1 bay leaf.4 medium yukon gold potatoes, 5 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove the bay leaf.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender in batches to puree until smooth.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the 1 cup sour cream, 5 scallions, and ½ cup chives, until creamy and evenly combined.1 cup sour cream, 5 scallions, ½ cup chives
- Season with Salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped Chives, Scallions, and, if desired, Sour cream and onion chips.Chives, Scallions, Sour cream and onion chips