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Cozy Creamy Cheesy Potato Soup in 1 Hour – Easy Recipe

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This creamy, cheesy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just one hour with simple pantry ingredients. It’s perfect for a cozy night in and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Extra shredded cheddar (for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions or chives (for garnish)
  • Crispy bacon bits (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Shred the cheddar cheese.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Place your Dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the potatoes and broth: Pour in the broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Simmer the potatoes: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Mash the potatoes: Turn off the heat. Using a potato masher, gently mash the potatoes in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture.
  6. Add the dairy: Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Place the pot back over medium-low heat and warm through without boiling.
  7. Add the cheese: Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar in small handfuls, stirring constantly until each handful is melted before adding the next.
  8. Season and finish: Add salt, black pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and cayenne (if using). Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve immediately: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheddar, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, and parsley as desired.

Notes

For best results, shred your own cheese and avoid boiling after adding dairy to prevent graininess. The soup thickens as it sits; add a splash of milk when reheating. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, cheesy soup, comfort food, easy soup, weeknight dinner, cozy soup

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