Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
The perfect comfort food that’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with healthy broccoli and potatoes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and broccoli florets. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or blend in batches in a regular blender.
- Stir in the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese has melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, substitute part of the milk with cream.
- Can add cooked bacon for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe