Hearty Smoky Potato Soup (Vegetarian Style)

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Step 1

Warm a tablespoon of butter and some olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook it until it starts to brown, which should take about 3 minutes. Then sprinkle in the garlic salt, tarragon, and a dash of liquid smoke. Keep cooking until the onion becomes translucent, another 2 to 4 minutes or so. Next, add the potatoes and vegetable broth, and bring everything up to a boil. Let it simmer until the potatoes are tender and the broth has reduced to about a cup, around 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

While that’s cooking, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch and mix it well, making sure it doesn’t burn. Slowly pour in the half-and-half and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour this creamy mixture into the potato soup and let it heat through for a couple of minutes.

Step 3

Serve the soup warm, topped with some shredded Cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a nice touch.