Description
Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a warm, creamy delight that envelops you in comfort with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter option)
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing, peeling, and dicing the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform cubes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually while heating on low. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg