Description
Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup delivers cozy, creamy comfort with tender potatoes, sharp cheddar, and aromatic thyme and parsley. This rich, comforting bowl starts with onions sautéed in butter and olive oil, then garlic, potatoes and vegetable broth simmered until tender. Finish with milk and cream for silky texture and a generous melt of cheddar. A hearty, satisfying bowl that feels like a warm hug on chilly nights, ideal for meal prep and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional topping: chopped green onions or crumbled turkey bacon
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until creamy, leaving some chunks if desired.
- Stir in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use 2% milk and skip the heavy cream.
- If you don’t have an immersion blender, blend the soup in batches in a blender (careful with hot liquid).
- For a thicker soup, simmer a bit longer or mash some potatoes before blending.
- It stores well in the fridge for 2–3 days and can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Cheddar soup, potato soup, garlic herb soup, creamy soup, cozy soup, vegetarian soup, comforting soup, easy potato soup, thyme parsley soup, 30 minute soup