Monday, October 18, 2010

Nourishing Potato Cheddar Soup ~ A Recipe


Oh, how I adore soup weather.  I could seriously eat soup every day when it's chilly outside.  There are so many types and flavors.  It surprises me that this is the first soup recipe I've posted; new ones are being created in this kitchen all the time.  

If you like a soup that's healthy, flavorful, and comforting, you've come to the right place.  This warming dish is crafted with probiotic-rich creme fraiche, immune-boosting chicken stock and garlic, and sniffle-fighting cayenne pepper.  But for those of you who don't enjoy spicy soups; fear not.  My son is spice-sensitive and he loves this soup.

Nourishing Potato Cheddar Soup
Serves 8+

2 red onions
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 Yukon gold potatoes, chopped (you can use any kind of potato, but if you use a bigger kind, reduce to 4 potatoes)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1/2 teaspoon if you like it spicy or if you're wanting to win a battle with a cold)
1 teaspoon thyme
3 cloves garlic, seeded and minced
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 cup cheddar cheese (preferably raw), grated
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes
finely chopped chives
bits of nitrate-free bacon
  • Melt the butter with olive oil in your soup pot.  Saute onions in the butter until soft over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and stock.  Bring to a boil and skim off any foam.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and add cayenne pepper and thyme.  Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add garlic, creme, cheese, salt, and pepper and puree soup with a hand-held blender until desired smoothness.
  • Fill serving bowls with soup and garnish (optional) with chives and bacon pieces.

38 comments:

  1. I love soups too! Cant wait to try this one out!

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  2. This sounds and looks delicious, I have LOTS of potatoes just waiting for a recipe like this.

    -Brenda

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  3. Sounds yummy! Might have to try it, see if my kids will eat it. lol.

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  4. YUM! I love soup, and this one looks and sounds SO GOOD. I'm bookmarking it!

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  5. This sounds like such a comforting bowl of goodness! What a delicious recipe - thank you for sharing it.

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  6. Great looking soup. Love the colors. I make a similar soup every few months in large amounts and then freeze it in batches. For a little lower calorie version (but lacking the probiotic-rich cream fraiche) I go with fresh squeezed lemon juice to get the acidic punch. Usually a little Tabasco too.

    Sometimes I'll throw some scallops or white fish in there to mix it up.

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  7. I already had potato soup planned for tonight to use up a bit of leftover mashed potatoes - Perfect timing! I've been using soups a lot lately to stretch the budget. I saw you on RFW.

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  8. I adore soup season for so many reasons. I love potato cheddar soup (just made one last week) and think this recipe sounds fantastic with all of the amazing flavors!

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  9. The color of your soup is so eye catching. Potato cheddar soup is always a good idea.

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  10. This soup looks amazing and comforting. You should link up with Fat Camp Friday this week:
    http://www.mangoesandchutney.com/2010/10/fat-camp-friday-2-caramel-popcorn.html

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  11. Great looking soup, everyone needs another potato soup recipe, you can not go wrong with soup.

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  12. This recipe sounds great. Perfect for a cold night!!

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  13. This looks delicious. We're Wisconsin cheeseheads, so we're all for that cheddar in a good potato soup! Thanks for the recipe. :-)

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  14. my family loves cheese this would probably be loved here

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  15. It is raining here today so your soup looks wonderful! Great photo...I will have to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing it with us.
    Miz Helen

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  16. This sounds like such a cozy soup, I might have to make it this week.

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  17. This looks so so yummy!! I am going to have to try.

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  18. Yummy if you ever would like to be featured or would like to share a recipe please come become a follower and email us...Great site

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  19. Even though it's the middle of spring here, I could devour a bowl of this right now - looks gorgeous :-)
    Sue

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  20. Hey Katie Kates! What a lovely recipe for a wonderful warming comfort food soup! I have to tell you just how much I adore creamy soups and so do my kids which is great so I can get the good stuff into em! Thanks as always for sharing your foodie love on the hearth and soul hop! All the best, Alex@amoderatelife

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  21. There is just something about soups - I could eat it almost year round. I love potato soups of all kinds - yours sounds delicious - I love the cayenne pepper - I have never done that! Thanks for sharing this with the hearth and soul hop!

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  22. that soup looks soooooo goooooood. So much cheese. I think I'd regret it.

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  23. Yummy.....looks and sounds wonderful!!

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  24. i bet this is delicious...with all those yummy flavors...if i weren't stuffing myself silly in barcelona right now, i would say you were making me jealous with this! :) i am definitely going to try this when i get home...thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!

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  25. I found the recipe at Sustainable Eats on Simple Lives Thursday and made it last night. . fabulous! So easy and so good! Even my non-soup eater was taken in by the cheese he saw me grate into it and the bacon pieces I snipped as a relish on the top. I used plain yoghurt in stead of the creme fraiche and it came out fine. . my 15yo dd called it "mashed potato soup" and mp are her favorite!

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  26. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback! Hearing from you who try out the recipes is really helpful. Love!

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  27. Great recipe. Can't wait to try it out at our mommy brunches. It's been really chilly here in Antigua lately, we could use a good heartwarming soup.

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  28. Oh that sounds fantastic.thanks for sharing

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  29. Love it, thanks for linking to Fat Camp Fridays!

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  30. Oh my goodness, most fave potato soup recipe EVER! So delish :)

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  31. I am in agreement with Amanda! The best! The first time I made it I was doubting adding the garlic at the end since I am so used to adding it in the beginning, but it is not nearly as good that way! Is that a secret culinary secret I don't know about and/or do you just like to consume it raw? It is so yummy and adds the perfect bite at the end of the cheesy potato flavor.

    Okay I could go on more about it but I will stop here- SO GOOD, thanks again!

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  32. I'm so glad you like it! I always add my garlic in last because I love the flavor and want to keep as many nutrients in tact as possible. :)

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  33. I'm so glad you like it. :)

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  34. Hi! I came over from your recent freezer meals post linked to Pennywise platter. I love that this soup does not contain milk, because by DH and baby are sensitive to milk, but yogurt and cheese don't seem to bother them much. I am going to try this - I miss cream soups!

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  35. wow Katie, I made this soup today and wow girl, it's amazing! my mainly thinks I'm the queen bee right now (which I am)! many blessings, joy, peace and love to you and yours this year!
    Jess

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  36. family that is;-)

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  37. I guess I've never commented here before now. I just want to say I've been making this soup since you first posted it. It's our favorite soup and gets rave reviews every time. I love your recipe- thank you so much sharing it!

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