Cheddar Potato Soup

This is a great go-to soup for a cold night. I love potato soups. One of my favorite soups of all time. You can play around with different ingredients: bacon, cheeses, leeks, etc.

Ingredients:

2 pounds of red potatoes, cut and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons of butter
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups milk
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
4 spring green onions, chopped (optional)

1. Melt the butter in a medium stockpot, over medium heat. When the butter is bubbling, add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.

2. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

3. Add the milk, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, thyme, and potatoes. Raise the heat till the soup is boiling, then lower the heat and simmer till the potatoes are fork tender.

4. Using a blender or hand held blender, puree the soup. I like to leave the soup a little chunky. Remove the soup from the heat and add the cheese and mix till the cheese has melted and creamy. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese and green onions.