Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup, a delightful blend of earthy broccoli and hearty potatoes enveloped in melted sharp cheddar. This soul-soothing dish is perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a warm embrace from your food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop broccoli into small florets. Peel and dice potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until foamy. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in chopped broccoli and diced potatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth to cover the veggies. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat; use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or leave some texture as desired.
- Gradually stir in sharp cheddar cheese until melted, then pour in heavy cream and mix until fully combined. Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons for that perfect crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup / 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg