Description
Warm your heart and satisfy your cravings with this Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup. Creamy and rich, this soup combines fresh ingredients like Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic herbs to create a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with loved ones. Ideal for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day! Top it off with crispy bacon or fresh herbs for a delightful twist that caters to everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion
- 5–6 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chives, thyme
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth; bring to a simmer.
- Add potato cubes and cover; cook until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Blend half of the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Lower heat; stir in milk, cream, herbs, and cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg