Description
Cheddar broccoli potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This creamy, hearty soup features a delightful blend of sharp cheddar cheese, tender broccoli florets, and velvety potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/3 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (preferably 1% or 2%)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped carrots, celery, and onion for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, cubed potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped broccoli and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt remaining butter; whisk in flour for one minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth; cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine the mixture with soup; stir well before adding cheese.
- Remove from heat and mix in cheddar and parmesan until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg