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Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup

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A creamy, cheesy, and fragrant potato soup enriched with cheddar cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or 3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 tablespoon butter)
  • 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, freshly shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika (optional)
  • Cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • More fresh chives or parsley (optional)
  • Croutons (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into ½-inch cubes, rinse, and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the butter (or olive oil/butter combination) over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions and garlic, stirring continuously to form a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the broth, scraping the bottom, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the potato cubes, cover, and cook on medium-low for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  7. Blend half the soup until smooth and return it to the pot.
  8. Stir in the milk and heavy cream and heat gently.
  9. Incorporate the cheddar cheese slowly, stirring until melted, then season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings as desired.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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