Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup! This creamy, flavorful dish combines fresh broccoli, hearty potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese for a delightful winter meal. Perfect for cozy nights or as a satisfying starter, this soup is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium-sized peeled potatoes (about 1 pound), diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and broccoli florets to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream or milk and shredded cheddar cheese over low heat until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or enjoy on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg