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Cheesy Potato Soup

Total Time

45 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup double cream
  • 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  2. Puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender; return to pot over medium heat. Stir in cream, cheese, dill, pepper, salt and cayenne.
  3. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.