Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup. This delightful dish combines fresh broccoli, fluffy potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese into a warm, hearty bowl that’s perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this soup is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium starchy potatoes (about 1 cup), peeled and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash broccoli thoroughly and cut into bite-sized florets. Peel and dice potatoes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Combine vegetables: Stir in broccoli florets and diced potatoes for about two minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth to cover the veggies completely. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend: Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar over low heat until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg