Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

 

🥦 Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

Creamy, comforting, and full of vegetables, this soup is ideal for cold evenings or an smooth own family meal.

 Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small

three cups vegetable or chook broth

1 cup milk or 1/2-and-half

1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

½ teaspoon salt (modify to taste)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional: ¼ teaspoon paprika or mustard powder

Optional toppings: greater cheddar, croutons, chopped green onions, or a swirl of cream.

Instructions

1. Sauté the bottom

In a huge pot over medium heat, melt the butter (or warm the oil). Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes till soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cook dinner for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Cook potatoes

Add the cubed potatoes and broth. Bring to a mild boil, then lessen warmth and simmer for approximately 10 mins, until potatoes are almost soft.

3. Add broccoli

Stir within the broccoli and maintain simmering for every other 5–7 mins, till both broccoli and potatoes are fully gentle.

4. Blend the soup

Use an immersion blender directly within the pot, or cautiously switch soup to a blender. Blend till primarily smooth. You can go away a few chunks if you like texture.

 5. Make it creamy

Return soup to low warmth. Stir in milk, then slowly upload the grated cheddar, stirring constantly till melted and clean.

6. Season and finish

Add salt, pepper, and optionally available paprika or mustard powder. Taste and alter seasoning as needed.

Serve hot together with your favourite toppings.

Helpful Tips

For extra vegetables: Add a small carrot or some cauliflower together with the potatoes.

For lighter soup: Use low-fats milk and reduce cheese to one cup.

For thicker soup: Mash some potato chunks in preference to mixing the whole lot.

For protein: Stir in cooked white beans or chickpeas earlier than blending.