Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup

Rich, cheesy, and irresistibly warming

This Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a hearty, soul-soothing dish made with tender potatoes, sharp cheddar, and fragrant herbs in a creamy broth. Perfect for fall and winter nights, it’s an easy healthy recipe that doubles as a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive starter for holiday gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and watch it disappear fast.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 6

📝 Ingredients List

• 4 large Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon or ladle
• Potato masher or immersion blender

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant 🧄.
3. Add potatoes, broth, thyme, parsley, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender 🥔.
5. Mash some potatoes in the pot with a masher or use an immersion blender for a creamier texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness.
6. Stir in milk and cheddar cheese. Simmer on low 3–4 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is creamy ✨.
7. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with chives 😋.

💡 Pro Tips

• Make Ahead: Store in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
• Freezer Tip: Freeze without dairy, then add milk and cheese after reheating.
• Creamier Texture: Add a splash of heavy cream.
• Toppings: Try crispy beef bacon bits, garlic croutons, or extra cheddar for garnish.

📊 Nutrition Table

Conclusion

This Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with cozy flavors that make every spoonful irresistible. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or part of your holiday spread, this hearty soup is guaranteed to comfort and satisfy.

Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup

This Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup is a hearty and creamy dish made with tender potatoes, sharp cheddar, and fragrant herbs, perfect for fall and winter nights.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Soup, Starter

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 4 large Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add potatoes, broth, thyme, parsley, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Mash some potatoes in the pot with a masher or use an immersion blender for a creamier texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness.
• Stir in milk and cheddar cheese. Simmer on low 3–4 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
• Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with chives.

Notes

Make Ahead: Store in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop. Freezer Tip: Freeze without dairy, then add milk and cheese after reheating. Creamier Texture: Add a splash of heavy cream. Toppings: Try crispy beef bacon bits, garlic croutons, or extra cheddar for garnish.

Keyword Cheddar Soup, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes, Garlic Herb Soup, Potato Soup