Description
This creamy Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is packed with tender potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and fragrant herbs, making it a comforting meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in diced potatoes, dried thyme, and parsley. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth or leave some chunks for texture, as desired.
- Add cheese and cream: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth. You can add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheddar potato soup, garlic herb soup, creamy potato soup