Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup Recipe
Warm up with this comforting Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that provides both nutrition and satisfaction. This creamy soup features tender potatoes and fresh broccoli enveloped in a rich cheddar cheese sauce, making it an ideal choice for chilly days or cozy gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread or alongside a light salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes)
- 16 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until soft, followed by the carrots, salt, and pepper for another few minutes. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Introduce the potatoes and chicken stock to the pot. Cover and simmer for about ten minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and continue simmering until all vegetables are tender, approximately another ten minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with milk in a bowl until smooth, then stir into the soup while cooking.
- Finally, incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and fully combined.
- Serve warm in bowls; enjoy your creamy creation!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg