Description
Warm comfort meets cheesy goodness in this hearty cheddar broccoli potato soup that whispers pure comfort on chilly evenings. Creamy potatoes, sharp cheddar, and fresh broccoli mingle deliciously, promising a bowl of pure satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Dairy and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a substantial cooking vessel over moderate temperature, allowing butter to melt and transform into a silky liquid base.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sautéing until the aromatics become translucent and fragrant, releasing their delicate essence.
- Introduce diced potatoes and rich broth into the pot, elevating the heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the potatoes to tenderize and absorb the liquid’s flavors, maintaining a soft bubbling for approximately 15-20 minutes until they reach a perfect soft consistency.
- Create a smooth liaison by whisking flour into cool milk, ensuring no lumps disrupt the silky texture of the mixture.
- Pour the flour-milk blend into the simmering pot, followed by cream, stirring continuously to integrate the ingredients seamlessly.
- Delicately fold in fresh broccoli florets, allowing them to cook until they transform into a vibrant green and achieve a tender-crisp quality.
- Utilize an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, strategically leaving some vegetable chunks to provide textural complexity.
- Gradually sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, stirring until it melts completely and creates a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Finalize the preparation by seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and an additional sprinkle of cheese for visual appeal and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use a sharp chef’s knife to chop broccoli and potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream to reduce overall calorie content.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or smoked Gouda to add unique flavor complexity to the soup.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like diced carrots or cauliflower during the simmering process for more depth and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg