Description
A creamy and flavorful potato soup infused with cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth (or blend in batches in a regular blender).
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 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: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup