Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup Recipe
A hearty and creamy cheddar cheese potato soup that's perfect for cold winter days.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika for garnish
- 2 tbsp chives chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth or to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with smoked paprika and chopped chives.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.