Description
A rich and creamy potato soup infused with cheddar cheese, garlic, and fragrant herbs, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, or blend in batches if using a standard blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to four days and can be frozen for about three months. Add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, potato soup, cheddar cheese, garlic, comfort food