Description
Cheddar broccoli potato delight brings comfort and warmth from classic American kitchens. Creamy potatoes blend with sharp cheddar and tender broccoli, creating a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk or cream
Instructions
- Warm a spacious pot over medium heat, allowing butter to melt into a silky liquid pool.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sautéing until the onions become translucent and emit a fragrant aroma.
- Cascade broccoli florets and cubed potatoes into the softened aromatics, stirring to create a vibrant vegetable medley.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) into the pot, elevating the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing vegetables to tenderize and meld flavors for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes yield easily when pierced with a fork.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, pulverizing ingredients into a creamy consistency directly in the pot. If using a standard blender, carefully transfer soup in batches, then return to pot.
- Gradually sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese (113 grams or ), stirring continuously until cheese dissolves completely into the soup’s velvety landscape.
- Incorporate whole milk or heavy cream (120 milliliters or 4 fluid ounces), blending thoroughly to create a luxurious, smooth finale.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring the taste to your preference and ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
- This hearty soup transforms humble ingredients into a creamy, comforting meal packed with nutrients and flavor.
- Blending creates a silky smooth texture, making it perfect for those who love a velvety soup experience.
- Using an immersion blender saves time and reduces dish cleanup compared to transferring hot soup to a standard blender.
- Cheddar cheese adds a rich, tangy depth that elevates the simple potato and broccoli base into something extraordinary.
- Simmering vegetables allows them to soften completely, ensuring a tender and easily digestible soup.
- Adjust seasoning and cheese quantity to personal taste, making this recipe wonderfully adaptable for different preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg