Description
A creamy and comforting soup filled with buttery potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy bacon and green onions, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes and pour in enough broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend or mash the potatoes for desired texture.
- Stir in milk or cream and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Before serving, add crispy bacon bits and garnish with green onions.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy hot, with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit bacon and use vegetable broth. Add legumes or seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, potato soup, cheese soup, family recipe