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Creamy Cheddar Potato Cheese Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

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You crave comfort in a bowl. This rich, velvety Creamy Cheddar Potato Cheese Soup delivers hearty flavors perfect for chilly evenings. Follow this easy recipe for the best homemade potato soup that tastes like home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup until creamy, leaving some chunks of potato for texture. Alternatively, carefully transfer half the soup to a regular blender and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the whole milk. Return the pot to low heat, but do not let the soup boil.
  7. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth and velvety.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • Shred your own cheese from a block; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
  • Serve this hearty cheese soup with crusty bread or homemade croutons for dipping.

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