Description
A rich and creamy cheddar garlic herb soup featuring tender potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs for the perfect comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium (1.5 lbs) Russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cloves minced Fresh garlic
- 1 medium chopped Yellow onion
- 4 cups low-sodium Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tsp chopped Fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Peel and dice russet potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes. Chop onion and mince garlic cloves finely.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Potatoes & Broth: Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use immersion blender to puree soup until desired consistency. Leave some texture if preferred, or blend completely smooth.
- Add Cheese & Cream: Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add heavy cream slowly while stirring.
- Season & Serve: Add fresh thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
- Grate your own cheddar cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting and richer flavor
- Keep the heat low when adding cheese to prevent the soup from becoming grainy or separating
- Save some fresh herbs for garnish to add a pop of color and fresh flavor to each serving
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, as cheese adds saltiness that varies by brand
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheddar garlic herb soup, creamy potato soup, comfort food, homemade soup, cheese soup, vegetarian soup