Rustic Garlic Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, divided

1/2 cup

chopped sweet onion

2 1/2 tsp

minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)

4 cups

red potatoes, scrubbed, skins left on, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 cup

coarsely chopped mushrooms

medium carrots, scrubbed and ends removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick

3 cups

chicken broth, divided

1 cup

1% milk

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

Kosher salt

2 pinches

fresh thyme leaves

1 1/4 cups

shredded garlic flavored cheese