Creamy Gouda Potato Soup

Name: Creamy Gouda Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 90
Ingredients: 19 oz Alexia® Crispy Potato Puffs; 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 1/2 medium Yellow Onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 stalks Celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 32 oz Chicken Broth; 3-4 Yukon Gold Potatoes, washed and cubed to 1” (about 3 cups); 2-3 Carrots, washed, peeled, sliced 1/4” thick (about 1 cup); 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 1 tsp Ground Paprika; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 1 cup Heavy Cream (or Half & Half); 4 oz Gouda Cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup); Chives, finely chopped for garnish; Fresh Black Pepper for garnish

The most sensational way to serve soup? With crispy, delicious Alexia® Potato Puffs resting on top. The best soup to serve alongside Alexia? This rich & creamy potato chowder made with gouda and a pinch of spice.

15min. Prep Time

hr. Total Time

11 SERVINGS

Ingredients

19 oz Alexia® Crispy Potato Puffs
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 medium Yellow Onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 stalks Celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
32 oz Chicken Broth
3-4 Yukon Gold Potatoes, washed and cubed to 1” (about 3 cups)
2-3 Carrots, washed, peeled, sliced 1/4” thick (about 1 cup)
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Ground Paprika
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream (or Half & Half)
4 oz Gouda Cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
Chives, finely chopped for garnish
Fresh Black Pepper for garnish

Directions

Melt butter in a stew pot over medium heat and add onion and celery. Sauté until just turning translucent, then add flour. Stir until combined with butter. Add chicken broth and stir until fully combined. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes, carrots, salt, and spices. Mix well and return to boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes and carrots are fork tender, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare Alexia Crispy Potato Puffs per package instructions, set aside.
Add cream, sour cream, and grated cheese to the pot. Stir until fully incorporated. Using an immersion blender (or transferring soup to a countertop bender), blend until velvety smooth.
After blending, return soup to a simmer. Cover pot and remove from heat. Allow to rest 5 minutes before ladling into individual bowls. Top with 5-6 Alexia® Crispy Potato Puffs, chopped chives, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper.