Description
A heartwarming and creamy soup that combines the flavors of baked potatoes and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, bacon bits, sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the diced potatoes, chopped onions, carrots, celery, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or mash the potatoes with a potato masher for a chunkier texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or kale. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg