POTATO AND SMOKED GOUDA SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tsp canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped carrot
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 5 cups cubed peeled yellow potatoes (1 inch)
• 6 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup milk (2%)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Toppings: Shredded smoked Gouda cheese, sliced green onion and smoked paprika*

Directions

1. Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrot and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and broth; stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in 1 cup cheese, milk, salt, pepper and turmeric; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Using a hand blender, purée mixture until smooth.
6. Serve topped with toppings.