Description

Cheesy Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish made with Russet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and flavorful spices, creating a warm embrace in a bowl that satisfies cravings for authentic flavor.

Ingredients

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3 lbs Russet Potatoes
1 medium Yellow Onio
4 large Garlic Cloves
4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
2.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 cup Whole Milk
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Salt and Black Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until translucent and slightly golden. Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for another 60 seconds
Add the diced Russet potatoes to the pot. Pour in the broth until the liquid just covers the potatoes. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender
Use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve desired consistency, mashing about half of the potatoes for texture
Pour in the whole milk and stir gently over low heat to prevent curdling
Slowly add shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until melted into the soup
Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm

Notes

Always grate your cheese from a solid block for the best melt.

Do not over-blend the potatoes to avoid a gluey texture.

Add more broth or water if the soup is too thick.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 70mg