Potato Soup

Well I guess it's soup season…so here's some potato soup!

Start with dicing and cooking some potatoes until soft then push them through a sieve and set aside.

Heat some olive oil in a pot, usually I'd cook some bacon and use the fat but my girl is on a no meat kick right now 😂 add some minced onion and let it cook until soft then add minced garlic, stir & let it cook.

When the garlic starts to brown add enough flour to absorb the oil. Stir to coat everything and let it turn light brown before adding vegetable broth.

Mix until smooth then whisk in heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and add the potatoes from earlier.

Stir until smooth and start adding cheese. I used some aged gruyere and kerrygold reserve cheddar. Add a little at a time, let it melt, taste, add more if needed. If it starts to get too thick, thin it with broth.

Salt, pepper, and italian seasoning to taste. Top w/ a sprinkle of paprika, scallions, parsley, shredded cheddar, and croutons if you want a little crunch.