with Sriracha Kick - East Coast Sauces 412
Calling all comfort food lovers! This recipe combines creamy potato soup, melty cheese, and a touch of heat from our Rooster Sauce. It's a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy night in or a weekend gathering. Try our simple Creamy Dreamin' Potato Soup recipe for your next lunch or dinner.
Sure, cheese potato soup is a classic comfort food, perfect for a chilly day or a cozy night in. But did you know this seemingly simple dish offers some surprising benefits? Here's why you can feel good about indulging in a bowl of creamy potato goodness:
Packed with Nutrients
Potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. When combined with cheese, you get a boost of calcium and protein. The added vegetables, like onions and garlic, provide essential vitamins and minerals as well.
Comforting and Mood-Boosting
Cheese contains tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the body produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness. So, that warm, gooey cheese in your soup might just be giving you a mood boost!
Hearty and Filling
Potato soup is a complete meal in itself. The combination of carbohydrates (potatoes), protein (cheese), and healthy fats (from the olive oil and milk) keeps you feeling full and satisfied for longer. This can help with weight management by reducing cravings and preventing overeating.
Easy to Digest
Mashed potatoes, a key ingredient in the soup, are known for being gentle on the stomach. This makes cheese potato soup a good choice for those with digestive sensitivities or recovering from an illness.
Your List of Ingredients
1.5 cups - peeled potatoes - diced into .5" cubes
2 cups - chicken broth
1/4 cup - unsalted butter
1 cup - finely chopped onions
3 cloves - garlic
3 tablespoons - all-purpose flour
1.5 cups - milk
2 teaspoons - dijon mustard
1.5 cups - shredded sharp cheddar (the sharper the better)
1/4 teaspoon - salt
1/4 teaspoon - pepper
1 tbsp East Coast Sauces Sriracha
Optional: but essential - Add some croutons to it for some crunch.
Step 1.
Combine potatoes and broth in a large stockpot. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until tender. Then remove from heat.
Step 2.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Crush garlic. Add onions first to butter then add garlic. Cook until translucent. Add flour and cook for a short amount of time then stir this into the potato mixture to thicken.
Step 3.
Add milk and cook. Do not boil. Remove from heat and add half the cheese along with the dijon. Then after that has melted into the recipe stir in the rest of the cheese.
Step 4.
Season with remaining ingredients. Serves about 5 people.
Let's all get comfy!
So, the next time you crave a comforting bowl of cheese potato soup, you can indulge guilt-free, knowing you're nourishing your body and mind with this delicious and surprisingly beneficial dish enhanced by our 412 sauce.
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