This hearty soup can be on your table in about 30 minutes so it's the perfect weeknight, or any night meal. It's thick, creamy and vegetarian.
1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 T. butter
1 T. olive oil
6-8 c. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped from 3-4 large potatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
4 c. vegetable stock
2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
½ c. sour cream or cream
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
Chop the onion and celery.
Heat a large pot on the stovetop over medium heat; add butter and olive oil; add the onions and celery; season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Peel and dice the potatoes; add the potatoes and garlic to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add vegetable stock; increase the heat to high; bring to a boil, stirring often to help release the starch in the potatoes and thicken the soup. It should take 14-18 minutes, but will depend on the size of the potatoes. Cook potatoes until they're fork tender. The stew will be thick.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until it's as creamy or chunky as desired.
Remove from heat; stir in both cheeses and sour cream.
6-8 servings.