In the Kitchen: Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup

In the kitchen today, we welcome Chef Nick Rabar from Avenue N making Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup.

Ingredients:

• 4 Idaho Potatoes, skinned, large dice
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1 Sweet Onion peeled, diced
• 1 Celery Stalk, washed, diced
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1 pinch Kosher Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• Garnishes (optional): Chopped Bacon, Scallion, Sour Cream, Added Cheddar

Instructions:

1. In a large sauce pot add oil and sauce onions and celery.
2. Sauté until soft, add potatoes and stock.
3. Bring to a boil, then lower and simmer until potatoes are over cooked.
4. Add cream, cheese and butter and return to a boil.
5. Simmer for 3 minutes, place in blended and blend until smooth.
6. Top with garnishes.