Description

This Garlic Potato Soup is creamy, hearty, and full of savory flavor, with tender potatoes, garlic, and cheddar cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food for chilly days.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth or chicken broth

1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk or whole milk

2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

Flavor Enhancers:

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill

1 ½ teaspoons sea salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

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Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the Flour: Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Build the Base: Gradually add the broth, then add diced potatoes, thyme, dill, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired texture. Alternatively, transfer part of the soup to a regular blender, blend, and return it to the pot.
Add Milk and Cheese: Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives or extra cheese and serve hot.

Notes

Dairy-Free: Use plant-based cheese and milk (almond or oat milk) for a dairy-free version.

No Flour: Thicken the soup by blending more potatoes or using a cornstarch slurry.

Protein: Add cooked bacon bits or shredded chicken for extra protein.

Spicy Twist: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 330
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 50mg