Description
A comforting potato soup infused with cheddar cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (about 1.1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter OR 3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional)
- Garnish: cooked crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheese, sour cream, more fresh herbs, croutons
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes, then rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter (or olive oil/butter mix) over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in broth, scraping the bottom for flavorful bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the potato cubes, stir, and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes until soft.
- Puree half of the soup in a blender, then return to the pot.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream, then add herbs. Heat gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings as desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For a smoother soup, avoid pre-shredded cheese. You can adjust spice levels to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg