Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 14 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 12 cups milk
  • 1 12 cups chicken broth
  • 1 12 old cheddar cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • parsley (optional)
  • crumbled bacon (optional)

Method

  • Melt the butter or oil in a large pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook until tender but not brown.
  • Add the potatoes and thyme.
  • Stir to coat well.
  • Add the chicken broth.
  • Cook gently for 20 min or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Puree half the soup and return it to the pan.
  • Stir in the milk and heat until it just comes to a boil.
  • Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley and/or crumbled bacon.