and finish with chopped chives or black pepper if you like. Serve hot.

Variations & Tips
For extra richness: Replace 1 cup of the broth with an equal amount of cream or half-and-half for an even silkier texture. This is a good choice if you want the soup to feel more like a first-course restaurant-style puree.
For a vegetarian version: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Choose a full-flavored one, since with so few ingredients the broth makes a noticeable