Potato Cheese Soup

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There is gorgonzola, but no mention of blue cheese. Any crumbled cheese would work I think.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 large onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch dice

Salt and pepper

2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup half-and-half

3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. crumbled Gorgonzola

2 tablespoons snipped chives

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Pour in broth; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are very soft, about 25 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add half-and-half and 3/4 cup Gorgonzola and stir until cheese has melted. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Rinse out saucepan, wipe dry and return soup to it. Gently rewarm soup over medium-low heat; do not boil. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives and remaining 2 Tbsp. Gorgonzola.

I have used the canned jalapenos instead of onion.

bon appetit