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Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup

A creamy and comforting soup made with fresh broccoli, tender potatoes, and rich cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Liquids
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup milk or cream for a richer taste
Cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the vegetables
  1. Chop the broccoli, peel and dice the potatoes, and chop the onion. Mince the garlic.
Cook the vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the broccoli and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Blend the soup
  1. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Add cheese and milk
  1. Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Heat gently until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
Serve
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with paprika if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth or add more potatoes. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery for variation.

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