Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup: Comforting and Easy Recipe
A comforting and easy recipe for hearty cheddar garlic herb potato soup, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until they are translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with milk or a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup