Potato, Cheddar, and Chive Soup - International Recipe | RecipeTable.net

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes
• peeled and sliced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• plus more as needed
• 1 large clove garlic
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• or a mixture of sharp Cheddar and smoked Gouda
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• half-and-half
• or sour cream (optional)
• 1/4 cup crumbled sharp Cheddar cheese
• for garnish