Cheese and Potato Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of creamy, homemade Cheese and Potato Soup, a hearty comfort food classic that’s perfect for chilly evenings or a quick weeknight dinner. This rich and velvety soup combines the earthy goodness of tender potatoes with the bold, tangy flavor of sharp cheddar cheese, all brought together in a buttery, garlic-infused base. It’s thickened with a simple flour roux and blended to your desired consistency, whether smooth or slightly chunky. Finished with a touch of milk for extra creaminess and garnished with fresh chives or green onions for a pop of color, this one-pot wonder is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a filling and flavorful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete, comforting meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the diced potatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only a portion of the soup and leave some potato pieces intact.
Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the milk. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until it is fully melted and incorporated.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or green onions, if using. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.0 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 7737 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.6 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 102.8 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 2432 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 5761 mg | 123% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
