Smoky Vegetarian Potato Soup

A touch of liquid smoke adds a nice flavor to this creamy vegetarian potato soup topped with Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.