Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup. This creamy soup is loaded with Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a blend of savory herbs for a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add potatoes, chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, Italian herbs, thyme, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring soup to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend soup: Partially blend the soup using a potato masher or immersion blender for desired texture.
- Stir in cheese: Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- You can use red or russet potatoes if Yukon Gold is not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
