Description
This rich and creamy potato soup is a comforting classic that warms the heart and fills the belly, featuring cheesy goodness and aromatic herbs.
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
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs you prefer before serving.
Notes
For a different twist, try adding other vegetables or switching up the cheese type. Leftover baked potatoes work well in this recipe too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: potato soup, cheddar soup, garlic soup, comfort food