Description
A warm and comforting potato soup infused with cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in dried thyme and rosemary, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the pot to low heat, add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg