Description
Enjoy a bowl of comfort with this Smoked Gouda and Potato Soup, where velvety textures meet rich, smoky flavors. This delightful dish combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with creamy smoked Gouda, creating a warm embrace on chilly evenings. Perfect as a main or starter, each spoonful invites nostalgia and warmth, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and fresh thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, let it cool slightly before blending in batches.
- Return the pot to low heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded smoked Gouda until melted and fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg