Description
Hearty Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup blends creamy comfort with nutritious green goodness, delivering a warm embrace of rich flavors. Velvety smooth and packed with savory ingredients, this soup promises a delightful meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) milk
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cookware over medium flame, sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until they release a rich, aromatic fragrance.
- Incorporate chopped broccoli florets and cubed potatoes into the pot, then pour in vegetable broth. Elevate to a rolling boil, then lower temperature and allow ingredients to gently simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes until vegetables reach a tender consistency.
- Utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a velvety, uniform texture, ensuring no large vegetable chunks remain.
- Gradually introduce milk and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese completely dissolves, creating a smooth and luxurious consistency.
- Calibrate flavor profile by adding salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like crisp bacon bits or additional cheese if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Achieve a silky texture by blending the soup in batches if you don’t have an immersion blender, ensuring no chunks remain.
- Enhance flavor by roasting broccoli and potatoes before adding to the soup for a deeper, caramelized taste profile.
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adjusting the amount of broth or milk – less liquid creates a thicker, more hearty soup.
- Make it dietary-friendly by substituting dairy milk with almond or oat milk, and using a plant-based cheese alternative for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg