Potato Cheese Soup
Potato cheese soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and cozy gatherings. Its creamy texture and rich flavors create a delightful experience that warms your soul. This easy-to-make recipe features tender potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic garlic, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving it for family dinner or impressing guests, this potato cheese soup will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once potatoes are tender, lower the heat and gradually add heavy cream while stirring continuously until well combined.
- Incorporate grated cheddar cheese until melted completely.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg