Cheesy Potato & Broccoli Soup
Cheesy Potato & Broccoli Soup is a creamy and comforting dish that warms your soul on chilly days. Quick to prepare, it’s bursting with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Veggies: Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes along with vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- 4. Blend It Up: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 5. Stir in Broccoli and Cream: Add the broccoli florets and heavy cream to the pot. Cook on low heat until the broccoli is bright green and tender (about 5 minutes).
- 6. Cheese Please! Remove from heat, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg