A comforting and satisfying classic Cheddar Garlic Potato Soup recipe, elevated with sharp cheddar cheese and fragrant garlic for a deeply flavorful experience.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in the cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
Carefully transfer about half of the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot) and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot.
Stir in the milk and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Do not boil.
Serve the creamy cheddar garlic potato soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, use fewer potatoes or a bit more milk.
You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make this a vegetarian cheddar garlic potato soup.
Ensure the cheese is fully melted before serving for a smooth texture.