Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup
This Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese in a savory, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly days, it’s a hearty and satisfying soup that’s easy to make and full of flavor, ideal for family meals and cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 25min
- Total Time: 40min
- Yield: 6servings
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and milk until smooth. Add the chicken stock, milk-cornstarch mixture to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with extra cheese if desired
Notes
- Spicy Option: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Vegan Option: Use non-dairy milk and vegan cheese to make it plant-based.
- Thicker Soup: For a thicker consistency, add more cornstarch or mash some of the cooked potatoes.
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