Description
Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup – a creamy, comforting potato soup loaded with cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs. This cozy stovetop dish features tender potatoes, rich dairy, and fragrant thyme and parsley for a flavorful, family-friendly dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional topping: chopped green onions or crispy turkey bacon bits
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- To keep the recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free vegetable broth.
- For a thicker soup, blend more of the potatoes or reduce the broth by 1/2 cup.
- Leftovers refrigerate for 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Top with chopped green onions or crispy turkey bacon bits for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, Creamy potato soup, Garlic herb soup, Cheddar cheese soup, Comfort food soup, Weeknight soup