Description
Cheesy Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and fills your belly. In under an hour, you can create a creamy, rich soup that features tender potatoes and a melty blend of cheese and cream. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings, this delightful dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With customizable toppings like crispy bacon and fresh green onions, every bowl can be tailored to individual tastes. Whether you serve it as a starter or a main dish, this Cheesy Potato Soup is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 pounds peeled and diced potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, thyme, salt, and potatoes; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes for desired creaminess while keeping others intact.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and sour cream until combined.
- Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until melted.
- Serve hot with garnishes like crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg