Description
Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is creamy, garlicky, and herby with sharp cheddar and a naturally silky potato base. Simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for fall weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, finely diced (optional)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or unsweetened oat milk)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced chives
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook 5–7 minutes until tender.
2. Stir in garlic (and smoked paprika if using); cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add potatoes, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a lively simmer. Cook 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Mash 1–2 cups of potatoes against the pot side to thicken naturally.
5. Stir in milk and Dijon; simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Off heat, fold in cheddar in batches until melted. Stir in Greek yogurt, parsley, and most chives.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with extra cheddar, chives, and cracked pepper.
Notes
For extra silkiness, blend 1/3–1/2 of the soup with an immersion blender, then return to the pot.
Add a squeeze of lemon or a splash of white wine vinegar before serving to brighten flavors.
Freeze before adding cheese/yogurt for best texture; add them after reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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