High-Protein Cream of Potato Soup Recipe
This High-Protein Cream of Potato Soup is a comforting and creamy dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Combining tender yellow potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and a mix of dairy for extra protein, this soup offers a smooth, rich texture perfect for a hearty meal. Enhanced with cheddar cheese and cottage cheese, it delivers a satisfying flavor profile while keeping the preparation simple and straightforward.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and diced in 1-inch cubes
Liquids & Dairy
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup 2% milk (e.g., Fairlife)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release its flavor.
- Simmer Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add Dairy and Blend: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the 2% milk and heavy cream. Add the cottage cheese, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the hot soup in batches to a high-speed blender and blend until creamy.
- Finish Soup and Serve: Return the blended soup to the pot and heat it over low heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and the soup is smooth and creamy. Serve warm, optionally garnished with chives and/or bacon crumbles.
Notes
- Be cautious when blending hot soup in a blender; blend in small batches and vent the lid to avoid pressure build-up.
- For a vegan version, replace dairy products with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth accordingly.
- You can add toppings such as chopped chives, crispy bacon crumbles, or extra shredded cheese for garnish.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and mix it back with the remaining unblended portion.
Keywords: High-protein potato soup, creamy potato soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, cheddar cheese soup
