Description
A creamy and comforting Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup that blends rich flavors with nutritious ingredients, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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- 1–2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes)
- 16 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and carrots, sautéing until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the chopped potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch into the milk and gradually add to the pot, stirring continuously.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker soup, add more cornstarch mixed with a little water. This soup can be easily customized with other vegetables as well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
Keywords: Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup, comfort food, creamy soup, hearty soup, vegetable soup