Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup: 1hr dream
This Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a comforting vegetarian dish that combines simple ingredients for a magical taste.
Equipment
- large pot
- immersion blender
Ingredients
Potatoes and Dairy
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream optional
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika optional
Optional Garnishes
- cooked crumbled bacon
- extra shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- fresh chives or parsley
- croutons
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Peel and cube potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Rinse and set aside.
- Melt butter (or butter/oil combo) in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add potatoes and stir. Bring back to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend about half to two-thirds of the soup using an immersion blender (or a standard blender, carefully) until creamy, leaving some potato chunks.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk and heavy cream (if using), parsley, chives, and thyme. Heat gently for 5 minutes; do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional cayenne or paprika.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
This soup can be customized with your favorite garnishes for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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