Cheese and Potato Soup

Name: Cheese and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup diced onion; 2 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Submitted by SandyCooks

"A very filling soup"

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photo by *Parsley*

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 bowls
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onion
2 ¹⁄₂ cups peeled and diced potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 ³⁄₄ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried dill weed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

directions

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.

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Reviews

This is a good, no-frills cheesy potato soup. It's nice and thick. I made this as written, but increased the cayenne pepper a little bit. I partially pureed it using my immersion blender. I sprinkled fresh chives on the top. Yum! Thanx!

*Parsley*