Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup
A heartwarming and creamy soup perfect for chilly days, featuring fresh broccoli and potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and chop the broccoli into small florets, dice the potatoes, and finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Build the base: Add the diced potatoes and broccoli florets to the pot and toss with the onion and garlic.
- Add the broth: Pour in vegetable broth to cover the vegetables and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend for creaminess: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender in batches.
- Add cheese and cream: Stir in shredded cheese and cream until melted and well combined.
- Season to perfection: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper if needed!
- Serve it up: Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different broths or cheese types, and enjoy with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, creamy, broccoli, potato, vegetarian, comfort food