Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup
This Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with comforting flavor. Made with tender potatoes, garlic, herbs, and sharp cheddar cheese, it’s the ultimate one-pot cozy meal for fall and winter.
Equipment
- large pot
- Immersion blender
- ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
- Optional toppings: extra cheddar, croutons, bacon bits
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks.
- Stir in milk, cheddar cheese, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer gently until cheese is melted and soup is creamy. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, chives, or toppings of choice.
Notes
Use sharp cheddar for bolder flavor.
Blend more or less based on desired texture.
Add flour early if you prefer a thicker soup.
Keeps well in fridge for 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g