Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl
A comforting and creamy potato soup enriched with cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Puree the soup until smooth, then stir in cream and cheese.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring until everything is combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese and herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add more vegetable broth.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: potato soup, cheddar soup, garlic soup, comfort food