Savannah-Style Irish Potato Soup Recipe | Virginia Willis | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock or reduced-fat low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups whole or 2-percent milk
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 2 cups packed grated sharp white Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
• Snipped fresh chives, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 sweet onion, finely chopped