Description
Make this rich and comforting homemade Cheddar Potato Cheese Soup. It delivers that cozy, restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen. This soup is perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something truly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked and diced potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold work well)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced potatoes. Let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring until each addition is completely melted before adding more. Do not let the soup boil once cheese is added.
- Stir in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Heat through gently until warm.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the soup grainy.
- For a smoother soup, reserve one cup of the potato mixture before adding cheese, blend it until smooth, and stir it back into the pot.
- Serve hot with garnishes like chopped chives, crumbled bacon, or extra shredded cheddar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Estimate 350-450
- Sugar: Estimate 5g
- Sodium: Estimate 600mg (varies with broth and cheese)
- Fat: Estimate 20g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 8g
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 30g
- Fiber: Estimate 3g
- Protein: Estimate 18g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 60mg