{"id":"8728d465-8c9e-4dc5-b04a-4f2a7f83fa28","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8728d465-8c9e-4dc5-b04a-4f2a7f83fa28","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a45496205/best-potato-soup-recipe/","title":"Best Potato Soup","description":"This creamy vegetarian potato soup flavored with thyme, smoked Gouda cheese, and chives is the easiest soup that will warm you up all winter.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12 c.","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT50M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tbsp. unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion, chopped","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 stalks celery, chopped","item":"celery","quantity":2,"unit":"stalk","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 tsp. dried thyme","item":"dried thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"6 medium russet potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb. total), peeled, cut into 1/2\" cubes","item":"medium russet potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb. total), peeled, cut into 1/2\" cubes","quantity":6},{"text":"6 c. low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth","item":"low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 c. half-and-half","item":"half-and-half","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 oz. shredded smoked Gouda","item":"shredded smoked Gouda","quantity":6,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Sliced chives, for serving","item":"Sliced chives, for serving"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large (at least 6-qt.) pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add potatoes and stir to combine. Stir in broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, 5 to 7 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Reduce heat to medium-low. Using a ladle, transfer about 4 c. potato mixture and broth to a blender. Partially cover or vent lid and blend until smooth. Return to pot, stirring to incorporate. Add half-and-half and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally to ensure soup isn’t scorching bottom of pot, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in Gouda until melted; season with salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Divide soup among bowls. Top with chives and a few grinds of pepper."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.187362+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.187362+00:00"}