🥔🍀 Recipe of the Week: Irish Cheddar & Potato Soup

Creamy. Comforting. Ridiculously simple.
This is the kind of soup that makes the whole house smell like you’ve got your life together.

🛒 Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes, peeled & diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
2 cups sharp Irish cheddar, shredded
2 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: chopped green onions or crispy bacon for topping

🍲 Directions

1️⃣ In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
3️⃣ Stir in diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
4️⃣ Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
5️⃣ Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to blender) and blend until mostly smooth.
6️⃣ Stir in cream and shredded cheddar.
7️⃣ Simmer 2–3 more minutes until melted and creamy.
8️⃣ Season with salt and pepper.