Description
Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a cozy, creamy, and cheesy bowl infused with garlic and herbs—easy to make, deeply comforting, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
2. Add diced potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir to coat.
3. Pour in broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or mash for a chunkier texture).
5. Stir in milk and cheddar until melted and combined; adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Notes
Serve warm in bowls topped with chives; great with crusty bread or a simple salad.
Storage: cool completely, refrigerate in an airtight container 3–4 days, or freeze up to 3 months (for best texture, add cheese after reheating).
Tips: mix potato varieties for flavor/texture; thicken by adding extra potato or reducing liquid; add carrots or celery for more veggies; season as you go.
Variation: add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or stir in cooked bacon for smokiness; lighten with low-fat milk or dairy-free milk/cheese alternatives.
FAQs:
• Different cheeses? Try gouda, Monterey Jack, or dairy-free cheese.
• Slow cooker? Add everything except milk/cheese; cook on LOW 5–6 hours, then blend and stir in milk/cheese.
• Gluten-free? Ingredients are naturally GF; verify packaged broth labels.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Potato Soup, Cheddar, Garlic Herb, Comfort Food