Potato Cheddar Soup recipe served on a plate, by Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - Henderson, NV
Jul 13 2026
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Potato Cheddar Soup Recipe

Inspired by Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - Henderson, NV
Time40m
Serves6

A creamy potato soup topped with cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dairy

Liquids

Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Vegetables

    Peel and dice the potatoes, onion, and carrot. Mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Melt the Butter

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the diced potatoes and carrot, cooking for another 5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  5. 7

    Blend the Soup

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer it to a blender in batches.

  6. 8

    Add Cream and Cheese

    Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

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