Delicious Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup: Comforting & Easy Recipe
A cozy and flavorful potato soup enriched with cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs that is perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg