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Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup

Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup

Indulge in this cozy Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, a creamy and flavorful delight perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices chopped bacon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red pepper
  • 1 cup chopped leeks
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 3 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted garlic cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar
  • 1/4 cup diced scallions

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crisp, then remove it to drain. Remove all but three tablespoons of fat from the pot.
  2. Add all the vegetables, butter, and herbs to the pot along with the salt and pepper. Cook on low heat for about ten minutes, until the potatoes are starting to soften.
  3. Add the stock, milk, and cream to the pot and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for twenty minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in one cup of the roasted garlic cheddar cheese until melted.
  5. Top each bowl with the crumbled bacon, scallions, and the rest of the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients with different cheeses or add spinach for extra nutrients.

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