Description
A comforting creamy cheesy potato soup that evokes warm memories of family gatherings, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add diced potatoes and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to slightly mash the potatoes for a thicker consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender after adding cream and cheese. Variations can include different cheese or fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy recipe, family recipe
