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A bowl of creamy potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, with a spoon resting inside. A small bowl of extra green onions and a striped towel sit in the background.
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Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe

Enjoy a bowl of creamy vegetarian potato soup. Packed with tender potatoes and cheesy flavor, this easy comfort food recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Keyword: potato soup, vegetarian potato soup
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 403.1kcal
Author: Recipe Idea Shop

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or Large Pot
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil 
  • 1 Sweet Onion, finely diced 
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 
  • 1 Small Carrot, finely diced 
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley 
  • Pinch of Thyme
  • Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • 6 Medium Golden Potatoes, diced into ½ inch to 1 inch cubes
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  • Start by heating your pot with the olive oil, then add in the onion, garlic, and carrot.
  • Saute the vegetables on medium to low heat until the onion is translucent and carrots start to soften. 
  • Then add in the spices and stir well.
  • Add the potatoes, vegetable broth, and heavy cream, bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Serve and top with green onions and more cheese before enjoying!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 403.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.45g | Protein: 8.1g | Fat: 29.94g | Saturated Fat: 16.92g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.53g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.03g | Cholesterol: 81.36mg | Sodium: 127.02mg | Potassium: 653.27mg | Fiber: 3.53g | Sugar: 3.99g | Vitamin A: 2293.99IU | Vitamin C: 27.31mg | Calcium: 162.2mg | Iron: 1.17mg