Description
Creamy cheddar broccoli potato soup blends hearty ingredients into a comforting classic. Cheese and vegetables mingle perfectly, offering a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Aromatics and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 cups milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until translucent and softened, approximately 5 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture, stirring continuously to create a roux. Toast the flour for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste, then gradually incorporate vegetable broth, whisking smoothly to prevent lumps.
- Add diced potatoes to the liquid base, increasing heat to establish a rolling boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing potatoes to tenderize for 10-15 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Introduce broccoli florets into the simmering soup, cooking for 5-7 minutes until vegetables reach perfect tenderness while maintaining vibrant color and nutritional integrity.
- Pour in milk or cream, creating a luxurious foundation. Gradually fold in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring consistently until completely melted and integrated, producing a silky, uniform texture.
- Calibrate flavor profile with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed. Ladle into warm bowls, serving immediately while soup maintains optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Make sure to dice onions and potatoes uniformly for consistent cooking and texture throughout the soup.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese instead of pre-packaged for better melting and richer flavor profile.
- Consider using low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt content, allowing more precise seasoning at the end.
- Swap whole milk with lighter alternatives like almond or oat milk for a lower-calorie version that still maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg