Description
This creamy, cheesy potato soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, transforming simple potatoes into a rich, velvety delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon gold or Russet)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring your broth to a boil.
- Add the cubed potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat and gently stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, replace half of the heavy cream with whole milk or a non-dairy alternative. Garnish with fresh chives or crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup, cheesy soup, quick meal