Description
Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a rich, creamy soup made with tender potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, savory garlic, and fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect for a cozy meal, especially when paired with crusty bread or served in a bread bowl.
Ingredients
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, mince
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the aromatics
In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent—about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Step 2: Create the base
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic. Stir well to create a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 3: Cook the potatoes
Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Step 4: Blend and thicken
Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup directly in the pot—leave some chunks for texture. If you don’t have an immersion blender, mash half of the potatoes with a potato masher.
Step 5: Add the creamy elements
Stir in the milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar. Simmer on low heat for another 5–7 minutes until the cheese has melted and the soup is rich and velvety. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes: extra cheddar, turkey bacon bits, or fresh chives for that final touch.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute milk with unsweetened almond milk and skip the cream. To make it heartier, stir in some shredded cooked chicken or beef sausage just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg