Cheesiest Potato Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Cheesiest Potato Soup
45 min.
6
388kcal

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Looking for a creamy, comforting, and utterly delicious vegetarian soup that's also gluten-free? Look no further than this Cheesiest Potato Soup! This hearty recipe is perfect for those chilly evenings when you want something warm and satisfying. With a blend of tender potatoes, rich heavy cream, and a generous helping of sharp Cheddar cheese, it's a flavor explosion in every spoonful.

This soup is not only a delightful main course but also doubles up as a fantastic starter or snack. Its rich, creamy texture is balanced by a hint of spice from the cayenne pepper and a savory note from the dried dill weed. The best part? It's ready in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect weekday or weekend meal.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this Cheesiest Potato Soup is easy to whip up. All you need is a handful of ingredients, including butter, chicken broth, diced onions, potatoes, heavy cream, and sharp Cheddar cheese, along with some spices to bring it all together. The process is simple: cook the onions in butter, add the potatoes and broth, simmer until tender, blend until smooth, then mix in the cream, cheese, and seasonings.

With each serving packing a modest 388 calories, this soup is a guilt-free indulgence. The caloric breakdown features a healthy balance of carbs, fats, and proteins, making it a well-rounded meal. Whether you're serving it as a soup course or alongside your favorite antipasti, this Cheesiest Potato Soup is sure to be a hit. So, grab your pots and blenders, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • cups chicken broth 
  • 0.3 teaspoon dill dried
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup onion diced
  • 2.5 cups potatoes diced peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.8 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • food processor
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • blender
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  2. Puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender; return to pot over medium heat. Stir in cream, cheese, dill, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein11.83%
Fat67.6%
Carbs20.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.96
Glycemic Load
11.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.590869675512%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.87mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.34kcal
19.42%
Fat:29.67g
45.65%
Saturated Fat:17.9g
111.89%
Carbohydrates:20.33g
6.78%
Net Carbohydrates:17.91g
6.51%
Sugar:3.59g
3.99%
Cholesterol:90.17mg
30.06%
Sodium:795.52mg
34.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.68g
23.36%
Calcium:282.88mg
28.29%
Phosphorus:237.86mg
23.79%
Vitamin C:19.5mg
23.64%
Vitamin A:1054.83IU
21.1%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.22%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.44%
Selenium:11.44µg
16.34%
Potassium:495.98mg
14.17%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.97%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.29%
Fiber:2.42g
9.67%
Magnesium:36.13mg
9.03%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.34%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.4%
Copper:0.14mg
6.97%
Folate:27.77µg
6.94%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.3%
Vitamin D:0.83µg
5.55%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.46%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.3%
Iron:0.95mg
5.26%
Vitamin K:4.33µg
4.12%
Source:Allrecipes