Creamy Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe
This Creamy Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender diced potatoes simmered in a flavorful broth, enriched with creamy heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese, and enhanced with aromatic garlic and herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and makes a wonderful appetizer or main course during colder months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook Potatoes: Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Mash Potatoes: Use a potato masher to slightly mash the potatoes in the pot, breaking them down partially to create a creamy texture while still leaving some chunks for body.
- Add Dairy and Herbs: Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Continue cooking on low heat until the cheese has melted completely and the soup has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Season and Garnish: Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a sharper and more robust flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese instead of mild cheddar.
- For extra texture and taste, add cooked bacon or garnish with sliced green onions.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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