SMOKY VEGETARIAN POTATO SOUP

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Quick and easy, the smokiness really adds flavor to this potato soup. Gluten-free and vegetarian, it's a favorite at our house!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup half-and-half
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic salt, tarragon, and liquid smoke; cook until onion is translucent, 2 to 4 minutes more. Add potatoes and vegetable stock; bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender and stock has been reduced to about 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch and mix completely, being careful not to burn. Add half-and-half and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add to potato mixture and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with Cheddar cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 919.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g