When it’s cold outside and you’re craving a hearty, comforting dish, nothing hits the spot quite like a bowl of creamy ...

For me, a hearty vegetarian Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup is like wrapping myself in a culinary blanket of taste and comfort ...

Remove the bay leaves, add the cream and the crumbled blue cheese and transfer to a liquidiser. Whiz the soup until it is smooth and velvety. Return to the saucepan to re-heat, tasting and ...

Top the soup with ingredients that you’d normally find in loaded potatoes such as crispy bacon bits, thinly sliced scallions and even more cheddar cheese. And what would a loaded potato skin be ...

then stir in some leftover cheese and a drizzle of cream. Place the soup in a bowl and add your brioche croutons bites. Your tasty potato soup is ready to serve.

shredded cheese or bacon. Leave the potatoes in cubes and you can create a rustic stew that makes for a hearty, nutrient-rich dinner. Check out Food & Wine's guide for more potato soup recipes and ...