Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until soft.
  3. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add potatoes; cook 5 minutes.
  5. Add broth; bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in half-and-half, 1/2 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper.
  8. (Soup can be made to this point up to 1 day ahead.) Before serving, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.