Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup, a creamy and flavorful vegetarian soup that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make soup combines the richness of cheddar cheese with the wholesome goodness of broccoli and potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- extra shredded cheese and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Potatoes and Broccoli: Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender. Add broccoli and cook until soft.
- Finish Soup: Stir in milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt shredded cheese into the soup. Blend for creamier texture if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cheese and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use frozen broccoli instead of fresh—just add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, and reduce the cheese slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
