Description
This Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with nutritious vegetables and rich cheddar cheese, it’s a delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1–2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
- 16 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in chicken stock and add potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in cornstarch mixed with milk, broccoli, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- If the soup is too thick, add more milk or chicken stock to reach desired consistency.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg