Description
Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup is a delightful blend of creamy, cheesy goodness with tender broccoli and fluffy potatoes that warms the soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this comforting soup transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that’s sure to impress. Easy to prepare and customizable for various dietary needs, it’s a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the broccoli and peeling and dicing the potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or oil. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli florets and simmer for another 5 minutes until bright green. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with crusty bread or croutons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg