Description
Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a delectable, comforting dish filled with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes and sharp cheddar, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes (Cubed)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth (Or chicken broth for non-vegetarian version)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Chopped)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (e.g. chives, thyme)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and cube Yukon Gold potatoes, chop garlic and fresh herbs.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook Potatoes: Add cubed potatoes and vegetable broth, simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend: Blend half of the soup with an immersion blender until creamy, keeping some chunks for texture.
- Incorporate Dairy: Stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream off the heat until melted and creamy.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra herbs to taste.
- Serve: Ladle soup into warm bowls and garnish with cheese, herbs, or bacon if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust herbs based on availability.
- Use chicken broth for a non-vegetarian version.
- For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb, Potato Soup, Comfort Food