Description
A comforting and easy-to-make cheddar cheese potato soup that is perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheddar cheese, potato soup, easy recipe, comfort food