Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup
"Hearty, rich and creamy, this Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup is everything you could want out of a soup recipe and more. With ingredients like onion, celery, carrot, garlic and Cheddar cheese going into this cheesy potato soup recipe, you know this is going to be delicious. One spoonful of this ultra creamy soup will have you hooked, but it's the richly seasoned flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Keep this easy recipe for soup handy because it will soon become one of your go-to weeknight meals and will be requested often by your family...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or bacon fat
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1 large yellow onion, diced (approximately 3 cups)
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2 ribs celery, diced
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1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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3 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade
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1 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
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7 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (I used Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar)
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1 teaspoon salt or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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optional garnishes: fresh parsley and cooked, diced bacon
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