Description
Creamy cheddar broccoli potato soup blends hearty comfort with rich, cheesy goodness. Warm spoons of this soul-satisfying recipe invite you to savor a delightful blend of tender vegetables and smooth, velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm butter in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, gently sweating onion and garlic until translucent and aromatic.
- Introduce broccoli segments and cubed potatoes into the pot, cascading broth over the vegetables and elevating heat to trigger boiling.
- Transition to gentle simmering, allowing vegetables to tenderize thoroughly for approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-soft.
- Transform soup’s texture using an immersion blender, creating a velvety consistency by pureeing directly in the pot, or carefully transfer to a standard blender for processing.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar gradually, stirring until completely dissolved and integrated, then blend in milk or cream for luxurious richness.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle into warm serving bowls, optionally adorning with additional cheese shreds or crisp croutons for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh broccoli with bright green color for the best flavor and nutrition boost.
- Opt for sharp cheddar cheese to enhance the soup’s rich, tangy profile and create deeper taste complexity.
- Cut potatoes and broccoli into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Swap whole milk with lighter alternatives like almond or oat milk for a lower-calorie, dairy-free version that still maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg