Description
Hearty cheesy broccoli potato soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, warming souls with its creamy blend of garden-fresh ingredients. Smooth potato chunks and tender broccoli swim in rich cheese, inviting you to savor each spoonful of delicious home-style goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy and Optional Garnish:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (or cream for extra richness)
- Optional: Croutons and fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium temperature, melt butter until it shimmers. Gently sauté diced onions until they turn translucent and release a soft, sweet aroma, approximately 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Introduce diced potatoes and broccoli florets into the pot. Pour broth over the vegetables, allowing the liquid to reach a rolling boil. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer gently, allowing potatoes to soften and become tender, roughly 15-20 minutes.
- After vegetables reach desired tenderness, transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender. For a rustic consistency, puree only half the mixture, leaving some vegetables intact for added texture and visual appeal.
- Return pot to low heat, carefully incorporate milk and gradually melt shredded cheese into the soup. Stir continuously until the cheese dissolves completely, creating a smooth and creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Carefully ladle the warm, velvety soup into serving bowls. Enhance presentation by sprinkling crisp croutons and fresh herbs on top. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor and comfort.
Notes
- Adjust cheese types for varied flavor profiles, experimenting with sharp cheddar, gruyere, or smoked gouda for depth.
- Customize consistency by adding more broth for thinner soup or extra potato for thicker texture.
- Create dairy-free version using plant-based milk and nutritional yeast instead of traditional cheese.
- Enhance nutrition by incorporating additional vegetables like cauliflower or carrots during simmering stage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg