Description
A comforting, creamy potato soup enriched with cheddar cheese and garlic, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs 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 (or half-and-half)
- 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 (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional)
- Cooked crumbled bacon (optional garnish)
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese (optional garnish)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional garnish)
- More fresh chives or parsley (optional garnish)
- Croutons (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Heat the pot over medium heat, add butter (or oil/butter), and sauté onion until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over onion and garlic, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add rinsed potato cubes, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend half the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in milk and cream (if using) and add herbs. Heat gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use half-and-half and heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg