Description
A delightful combination of creamy potatoes, tangy cheddar, and aromatic herbs, offering warmth and comfort in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or a mix of olive oil and butter
- 1 large yellow onion, 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
- Fresh parsley, chives, and thyme (to taste)
- Salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne or smoked paprika (to taste)
- Optional garnishes: crumbled bacon, more cheese, sour cream, chives, or croutons
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform ½-inch pieces and rinse under cold water.
- Melt butter (or a mix of olive oil and butter) in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed mixture, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rinsed potato cubes, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Ladle half the soup into a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
- Reduce heat, stir in milk and heavy cream, and add fresh herbs.
- Off heat, gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot in generous bowls.
Notes
Feel free to substitute olive oil for butter or experiment with dairy alternatives. This soup tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: potato soup, cheddar soup, comfort food, hearty soup, garlic herb soup