Cookstown Potato Soup Recipe

Time50m

Serves4

aged cheddar, potato crumb, scallion oil

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.
2
Cook the Base
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
3
Add Broth
Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
4
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth. Return to heat.
5
Add Cream and Cheese
Stir in the heavy cream and aged cheddar cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Heat until the cheese is melted.
6
Prepare Scallion Oil
Finely chop the scallions and sauté them in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.
7
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with scallion oil, and sprinkle with extra cheddar cheese if desired.