Description
A comforting and hearty cheddar garlic herb potato soup made with creamy russet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs. This rich and flavorful soup is perfect for cozy meals and can be customized with kale for added nutrition.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 4-5 medium organic russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons On Everything All-Purpose Blend
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons white cooking wine (or additional vegetable stock)
- 4 cups organic vegetable stock/broth
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- 1-2 cups freshly-grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup kale, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: In a medium-sized Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add minced garlic and chopped onions. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika and On Everything All-Purpose Blend until combined.
- Add potatoes and stock: Add cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Pour in vegetable stock, bring mixture to a boil for 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer potatoes: Let soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. For a thicker texture, simmer an additional 10 minutes until potatoes begin to break down naturally. Alternatively, thicken with 1-2 tablespoons of flour mixed with water if desired.
- Finish soup: Stir in heavy cream, chopped kale (optional), and white cooking wine. Add freshly-grated sharp cheddar cheese gradually, stirring frequently until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
- Serve: Remove from heat and ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions. Serve warm, optionally with a side of bread.
Notes
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes for russet potatoes if preferred.
- If you don’t have On Everything All-Purpose Blend, you can make your own blend with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- For a lighter soup, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Additional cheese options can include Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella for different flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, omit any flour thickening or use gluten-free flour.
- Kale is optional but adds nutrition and color to the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
