Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, a comforting blend of creamy textures and rich flavors. Combining tender Yukon Gold potatoes with sharp cheddar cheese, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, this soup is the ultimate comfort food. Easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, it promises to be a favorite in your home. Enjoy it as-is or customize with your favorite toppings for an extra touch of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh herbs: parsley, chives, thyme
Instructions
- Peel and cube potatoes; rinse under cold water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onion until translucent (5-7 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in broth until smooth; bring to a simmer.
- Add potatoes, cover, and simmer until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend half the soup until smooth; return to pot.
- Stir in milk and cream; add herbs and cheese gradually until melted.
- Season to taste and serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg