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Cheesy Potato Soup

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5 from 2 reviews

Gather around the dinner table for a cozy meal with this cheesy potato soup! Packed with hearty potatoes and in a creamy, cheesy broth – it’s the perfect easy-to-make meal to keep everyone warm and satisfied on chilly evenings!

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: about 2 quarts 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • sliced chives and shredded sharp cheddar for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, carrot, celery, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, and flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add a couple splashes of broth to deglaze the pan and scrape all the yummy bits off the bottom.
  5. Add potatoes, remaining broth, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
  6. Bring a simmer over medium-high heat.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are cooked through and tender.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in cream, shredded cheese (reserve some for garnish), and vinegar until cheese melts.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives and shredded cheese, and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Feel free to blend half or all of the soup if you want a super creamy texture! I love the creamy broth with the big pieces of potato but this soup is delicious blended as well.

    • Carefully test the potatoes throughout the cooking process to ensure you cook them just until fork-tender.

    • Be sure to season with salt and pepper throughout the cooking process. Each time you add new ingredients, add a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Then be sure to season to taste at the end. The ingredients in this cheesy potato soup are so simple that salt and pepper are going to really boost the overall flavor.

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/cheesy-potato-soup/