Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup
A comforting soup that combines fresh broccoli and hearty potatoes, perfect for warming your soul on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large Potatoes (Russet, Yukon Gold, or red)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Cream (heavy or coconut for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and chop the broccoli, peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in the potatoes and broccoli, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the Broth: Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend it Up: Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a countertop blender.
- Stir in the Cream and Cheese: Return the soup to the pot, add cream and cheese, stirring over low heat until melted.
- Serve It Up: Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra cheese or cracked pepper, and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute dairy cheese with vegan cheese and use coconut cream. This soup can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli soup, potato soup, creamy soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup