Creamy Cheddar and Chive Potato Soup
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January 19, 2025
super easy
Creamy Cheddar and Chive Potato Soup
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 Vidalia (peeled and chopped)
- 1 tbsp Garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 Einkorn flour (can use gf flour)
- 32 oz Veggie broth
- 2 Milk (whole)
- 3 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, white)
- 3 Russet potatoes (peeled, sliced to size)
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Toppings
- 1 Bacon (crispy, chopped, cut into pieces)
- 1/2 Chives
- 1/2 Extra cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or stock pot heat a few tablespoons of butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add in chopped onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes until its a beautiful caramel color and then add in the einkorn flour or all purpose flour. Toss around with the veggies for a minute or two.
- Once combined, add in chicken broth or veggie broth. Then add in milk and stir pot. Allow to bring up to a boil and thicken. Add half the salt and pepper at this point.
- Then, once boiling and thicker, add in cheese, potatoes, and left over salt and pepper. Mix around for a few minutes and place the lid on. Reduce heat down to a simmer or low heat. You will need to stir every few minutes to keep the potatoes from sticking to the bottom. It will take about 30-35 minutes to cook fully through.
- At this point, you can decide what kind of texture you would like for your soup. I like a more rustic consistency with a chunky texture so I use an immersion blender to keep a chunkier soup. If you would like a smooth texture, a creamier texture, I would use a food processor to fully blend up the baked potato soup. Another method would be to use a potato masher if you don't have any of the equipment listed. This will be a hybrid leaving some chunks but mostly smooth.
- Finishing Touches
- To finish up this soup, you have so many options! This creamy potato soup goes with so many toppings and add ins, the sky is the limit! How I finished this potato soup recipe was with a generous helping of fresh chives, freshly cooked bacon pieces, extra cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream! It was so delicious, the ultimate comfort food! But there are other options you could add. My son loves to add a few dashes of his favorite hot sauce. Adding a splash of heavy cream would add to the richness. To brighten it up, you could add in some of our favorite herbs as well.
Notes
Toppings
- Use what I recommend or you can add your favorites! So many different variations would work here
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