Description
A creamy, comforting soup blending tender potatoes, broccoli, and rich cheddar cheese in a flavorful, smooth broth. Perfect for cozy, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or cayenne
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Cook Potatoes and Broth: Add potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli and cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Blend (Optional): Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a creamier texture, leaving some chunks if preferred.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream, then gradually add cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika or cayenne if desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with milk.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with olive oil, heavy cream with a dairy-free alternative, and cheddar with dairy-free cheese.
- Frozen broccoli can be used, just add a few extra minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg