Herbed Parmesan Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Herbed Parmesan Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 shallots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 (24-ounce) container prepared traditional mashed potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes); 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves, divided; 6 thyme sprigs; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives, divided; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 (24-ounce) container prepared traditional mashed potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves, divided
6 thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives, divided
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; cook 5 minutes or until shallots begin to brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in stock; cook 30 seconds. Transfer stock mixture to a blender; process until smooth.
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Return stock mixture to pan; add potatoes, stirring with a whisk until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup basil, thyme, and 1 tablespoon chives; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; discard thyme. Stir in half-and-half, cheese, and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil and remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 3 shallots, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), and more.

Yes, Herbed Parmesan Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herbed Parmesan Potato Soup

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