Cheesy Potato Soup
Creamy, cheesy and delicious potato soup that takes less than an hour from start to finish
Servings 6 bowls
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 T butter
- 3 pounds peeled and diced potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Garnish: bacon & green onions
Instructions
- Saute onion and garlic in butter in a large soup pot until onions are soft
- Add chicken broth, thyme, salt and potatoes to onion and garlic
- Simmer over medium to medium/high heat for 30-40 minutes stirring frequently, until potatoes are soft
- Remove soup from heat
- Mash some potatoes with a potato masher, leaving some diced: to the consistency that you desire
- Add sour cream and heavy whipping cream to the soup, stirring to combine
- Add shredded cheese 1/4 cup at a time stirring constantly
- Serve with bacon, green onions and/or shredded cheese on top
Notes
Do not bring the soup back to a boil after adding dairy
Add shredded cheese slowly, or it will clump
For reheating: add chicken broth, water or milk to thin out
Add shredded cheese slowly, or it will clump
For reheating: add chicken broth, water or milk to thin out