Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

SOUPS & SALADS

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add Potatoes and Broth

   Add the diced potatoes to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.

5. 5

   Add Cream and Cheese

   Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.

6. 6

   Season the Soup

   Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Adjust seasonings as necessary.

7. 7

   Serve

   Garnish each bowl with chopped chives before serving hot.