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potato soup recipe

Cheesy Potato Soup

Molly LaFontaine of Plum Branch Home
This potato soup is thickened with a golden roux, seasoned with a mix of herbs, and simmered for maximum flavor. This recipe will become a weeknight favorite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 3 bowls

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Paring Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow or white onion diced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 medium-large russet potatoes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cashew cream or heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Rinse, peel, and cube potatoes and rinse them in water 2x.
  • Add cubed potatoes into a pot and fill with water about 2 inches above potatoes. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low-medium for 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes, place them in a bowl, and leave them off to the side for now.
  • Add olive oil and onion (diced) to the empty pot over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add butter to pot and stir until melted (over medium heat).
  • Then add flour to the melted butter onion mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add vegetable broth to pot and whisk over medium heat until everything is combined.
  • Add in cooked potatoes, thyme, garlic, pepper, salt, shredded cheese, cream/milk, and simmer on low-medium for 10 -15 minutes. Stir occasionally then enjoy!
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