Irish Potato Soup

• 1 tbsp unsalted Butter
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• chopped chives

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, add onions, celery, and garlic to cook until translucent.
2. Add broth and potatos and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatos are soft.
3. Transfer potatoes and broth in batches to a blender, puree until smooth and return to the pan.
4. Add half and half to pan, gently rewarm but do not boil, because it will burn.
5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chives.

Serves 4