Description
This comforting cheesy broccoli and potato soup is perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes
- 16 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Melt one to two tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat to prepare the base for sautéing vegetables.
- Add the diced onion to the melted butter and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Stir in the diced carrots along with salt and pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the carrots begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring continuously to release its aroma without burning.
- Introduce the peeled and chopped potatoes and pour in the chicken stock. Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the potatoes to begin softening.
- Add the broccoli florets and continue to simmer until both broccoli and potatoes are tender and fork-tender, approximately another 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the milk until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the soup without lumps.
- Slowly stir the cornstarch-milk mixture into the hot soup and cook for a few minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it melts completely, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy the comforting, cheesy broccoli and potato goodness!
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Feel free to add other vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg