Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup {gluten free}

Cheesy and ultra comforting, this vegetarian potato soup comes together quickly and is like a hug in a bowl. Enjoy as is or with your favourite sandwich or salad for one delicious meal.

Hey friends!

Today I’m sharing a seriously delicious vegetarian potato soup recipe.

We love soup around here and this cheesy soup is quickly becoming a favourite.

It’s perfect for what I like to refer to as ‘soup Sunday’. Every Sunday I make a batch of soup (or sometimes chili) to help with meal prep throughout the week. Trust me, come Monday I’m super thankful for any meals I’ve whipped up ahead of time! Do you meal prep too?

This potato soup is not too thick, but seriously rich, cheesy and ultra comforting (and also perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too, if you ask me!)

Enjoy as is or with a grilled cheese or veggie sandwich and you’re on your way to flavour town 😉

Vegetarian Potato Soup Ingredients

• Olive oil
• Aromatics, like garlic and bay leaves
• Veggies, like potato, celery and carrot
• Seasoning, like salt, pepper and cayenne
• Veggie broth
• Greek yogurt
• Cheese

How to Make Potato Soup From Scratch?

Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics –

1. Cook some onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a little olive oil until softened. These extra veg add a good base of flavour (and nutrition) to your soup!
2. Add diced potato and your seasonings.
3. Pour in veggie broth.
4. Bring to a simmer, reduce and cover/cook.
5. Once the potato is tender, remove some and mash.
6. Pour mashed potatoes back into the pot and stir to combine.
7. Stir in Greek yogurt.
8. Add shredded cheese (in batches) until it’s melted into the soup.

More detailed instructions on how to make potato soup are in the recipe card below.

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What Type of Potato Should I Use?

White potato is used in this recipe, but you can use Yukon Gold or Russet instead.

How Do You Make Potato Soup Thicker?

This is a gluten free potato soup. There’s no added flour here, which is often found in potato soups (as a thickener).

However, if you do want to make your soup thicker (and you don’t need it to be gluten free), you could sprinkle in some flour (about 3-4 tablespoons) when your onion mixture is cooked. Simply stir in and cook for a couple of minutes. Then proceed with the recipe. Things will thicken as it cooks.

Alternatively, you could add a cornstarch slurry during the last couple of minutes of cook time. Mix equal parts cornstarch with cold water and stir into the soup. Start with 2 tablespoons of each and see how you like the thickness before adding more.

Use less broth. Cut back your broth to 3 – 3.5 cups (instead of 4) for a thicker consistency.

It’s important to note, though, that soup will thicken a little as it cools.

Amp Up Flavour With Garnish!

• More shredded cheese is definitely recommended! Of course, you knew I’d say that 😉
• Thinly sliced green onion or minced chives
• Dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Totally recommended is a sprinkling of chipotle powder or smoked paprika
• Homemade croutons
• Thinly sliced chili pepper
• Drizzle of your favourite hot sauce. Sarah from Champagne Tastes has a delicious homemade hot sauce if you want to try your own.
• Crispy bacon, prosciutto or pancetta (if you don’t need this soup to be vegetarian)

Tips & Variations

Add cheese in batches and keep the heat low. Don’t add more until it has melted.

Speaking of cheese, opt for a mild or sharp/medium cheddar over, say, an extra sharp/old cheddar. Those melt better. A marble was used in this soup, which also works out great!

Don’t have Greek yogurt? Mix in a little half and half or heavy cream instead.

White potato is used here, but Yukon Gold or Russet are other options. You want the potato cut into small cubes (roughly the size of dice) so they cook quickly.

Store-bought unsalted vegetable broth was used, but you can use homemade veggie broth, should you wish. If you use anything other than ‘unsalted’ you may want to adjust the salt added accordingly.

Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.

Like This Cheesy Vegetable Soup? You May Enjoy These Too

• Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup with Cheddar – Flavourful veggies and plenty of cheddar make this creamy soup simply irresistible!
• Creamy Tomato Basil Soup – Using tinned tomatoes, this classic tomato soup comes together in about 20 minutes.
• Tomato Tortellini Soup – Made in under 30 minutes with store-bought tortellini, this hearty soup is super comforting and so delicious.

Hope you love this homemade potato soup recipe as much as we do!

Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,

~Dawn

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Vegetarian Potato Soup {gluten free}

Cheesy and ultra comforting, this vegetarian potato soup comes together quickly and is like a hug in a bowl. Enjoy as is or with your favourite sandwich or salad for one delicious meal.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword cheesy soup, gluten free potato soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 243kcal

Author Dawn – Girl Heart Food

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion -minced, about 1 cup
• 2 cloves garlic -minced
• 2 carrots -peeled and minced, about 1 cup
• 2 stalks celery -peeled and minced, about 1 cup
• 2 lbs white or Yukon Gold potato -peeled and cut into small cubes, about 1.5 lbs after peeling (about 5.5 cups)
• 1 tsp salt -or to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 4 ounces cheddar/marble cheese -shredded, about 1 heaping cup or so (plus more for garnish). Also, equates to about 113 grams or 1/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt -I0% milk fat was used (other options below in 'Notes')

Garnish Options

• shredded cheese
• pinch of chipotle powder or smoked paprika
• green onion or chives
• croutons
• drizzle of hot sauce
• Greek yogurt or sour cream
• sliced chili

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a dutch oven on medium heat.
• Once shimmering, add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook 5 minutes.

  Note: This soup is not super thick. If you prefer a thicker soup, please see post above for tips.
• Stir in potato, salt, pepper, cayenne and bay leaves.
• Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook 12-15 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove bay leaves and discard.
• Remove 3 cups of potato mixture and mash.
• Add potato mixture back to pot and stir in yogurt.
• On lowest heat, and cheese (add in increments, only adding more when each batch has dissolved). Stir to combine. Taste for seasoning. Portion, garnish and enjoy! Yields 6 side servings or 4 larger servings. Nutrition (estimate only) based on 6 servings and does not include garnish.

Notes

 

• Add cheese in batches and keep the heat low. Don’t add more until it has melted.
• Speaking of cheese, opt for a mild or sharp/medium cheddar over, say, an extra sharp/old cheddar. Those melt better. A marble was used in this soup, which also works out great!
• Don’t have Greek yogurt? Mix in a little half and half or heavy cream instead.
• White potato is used here, but Yukon Gold or Russet are other options. You want the potato cut into small cubes (roughly the size of dice) so they cook quickly.
• Store-bought unsalted vegetable broth was used, but you can use homemade veggie broth, should you wish. If you use anything other than ‘unsalted’ you may want to adjust the salt added accordingly.
• Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.

 

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Nutrition (estimate only)

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4015IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition Facts

Vegetarian Potato Soup {gluten free}

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 21mg7%

Sodium 552mg24%

Potassium 793mg23%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 4015IU80%

Vitamin C 21mg25%

Calcium 218mg22%

Iron 5mg28%

* Nutrition estimate only. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.