Description
Warm, creamy, and utterly comforting, this potato soup blends rich flavors of cheddar and garlic with tender potatoes for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, roughly 15-20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat through until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Adjust thickness with broth or water. Explore different herbs and cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg