Description
A cozy potato soup enriched with the flavors of cheddar, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces
- 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 freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes, then rinse under cold water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter (or olive oil and butter combo) and sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, stir continuously, and let cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits; bring to a simmer.
- Add the drained potato cubes and stir well, simmering gently for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend about half of the soup until smooth, then pour back into the pot.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the milk and heavy cream, adding herbs and heating gently for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with bacon, extra cheese, sour cream, chives, or croutons as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg