Description
A creamy and comforting Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup, packed with flavors from sharp cheddar cheese and fresh vegetables. Perfect for chilly nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water)
- 2 cups milk (whole or your preference)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Bacon crumbles, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce (for garnish or extra flavor)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in chopped carrots with a pinch of salt and pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add diced potatoes and pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli florets and continue simmering for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Slowly stir it into the soup, letting it simmer for a few more minutes to thicken.
- Stir in milk and gradually add shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with extra cheese or bacon crumbles. Optionally spice with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Notes
- For a different twist, substitute some or all of the broccoli with cauliflower.
- Increase spice levels with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg