POTATO AND SMOKED GOUDA SOUP

from atcoblueflamekitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped carrot
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 cups cubed peeled yellow potatoes (1 inch)
  • 6 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk (2%)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Toppings: Shredded smoked Gouda cheese, sliced green onion and smoked paprika*

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrot and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add potatoes and broth; stir to combine. Bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1 cup cheese, milk, salt, pepper and turmeric; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Using a hand blender, purée mixture until smooth.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with toppings.