Cheesiest Potato Soup

Cheesiest_Potato_Soup_picture
Cheesiest Potato Soup
Cream and sharp Cheddar are added to pureed potatoes and the soup is seasoned with dill and cayenne for a creamy, thick meal

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons butter 
- 1 cup diced onion 2 
- 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 
- 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Directions

- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender; return to pot over medium heat. Stir in cream, cheese, dill, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.