Description
Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping you in a creamy blend of Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and fragrant garlic. Perfect for chilly evenings or friendly gatherings, this hearty soup promises to delight your taste buds with every spoonful. With rich flavors and an inviting aroma, it’s a dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for the last minute to avoid burning.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg