The first time I made this wonderful satisfying Creamy Cheese Potato Soup, it instantly became one of our family’s favorite soups. This is a perfect soup on a cold chilly winter evening. Give this Creamy Cheese Potato Soup a try.
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour (all-purpose)
- 3 cups milk, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper or to taste
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In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add potatoes, carrots, onion, and vegetable or chicken broth. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from heat and let slightly cool.
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While vegetables are cooking, make the cream sauce - In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter; add flour, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese and dill weed. Stir until cheese is melted. Set aside.
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In a food processor or blender, in small batches, puree potato mixture with some of the milk. Pour blended potato mixture back into the soup pot. Add the cheese sauce, sour cream, remaining milk, salt, pepper, and chili pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended. Return to medium heat and heat until warm. Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls.
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Makes 6 servings.