Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup: A Delicious & Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of Broccoli (about 2 pounds)
- 2 pounds of Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 large Yellow Onion
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- 6 cups of Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture, cooking for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until smooth.
- Add cubed potatoes and simmer covered until tender (15–20 minutes).
- Stir in broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp (5–7 minutes).
- Blend the soup until creamy, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar over low heat until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired.
- Serve hot with toppings of your choice.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg