Description
A comforting blend of Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh chives, chopped
- Fresh thyme or dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne or smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: peel and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat and sauté the onions for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the broth, stirring to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Once simmering, add the cubed potatoes and combine well, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend half of the soup until smooth, then return it to the pot for a creamy texture with potato chunks.
- Stir in the milk or half-and-half and heavy cream slowly over low heat to prevent curdling.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese gradually, allowing it to melt completely.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and optional spices before serving.
Notes
Garnish with cooked bacon, extra cheese, sour cream, or fresh chives. Pair with rustic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: soup, potato soup, cheddar cheese soup, comfort food, creamy soup
