Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Chop the onion and celery.
2. 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.
3. Peel and dice the potatoes; add the potatoes and garlic to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes.