Creating potato cheese soup is enjoyable and doesn’t take long! Follow these easy steps:

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

2. Add Potatoes: Stir in the diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for a couple of minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.

3. Pour in Broth: Add the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.

4. Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you want a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup, leaving some potato pieces intact. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender.

5. Add Cream and Cheese: Return the blended soup to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and combined.

6. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper according to your liking. If desired, adjust the consistency by adding more broth or cream.

7. Serve Hot: Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove it from the heat.