Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup
Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This creamy, rich soup blends hearty Yukon Gold potatoes with sharp cheddar cheese and fragrant herbs, making it a must-try for chilly evenings or family gatherings. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 5–6 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chives, and thyme
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then rinse under cold water.
- In a large pot, melt butter or olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot; stir for one minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in broth, then add potato cubes and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend half of the mixture until smooth; return to pot.
- Stir in milk and optional cream along with fresh herbs.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg