Description
A comforting and creamy Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup featuring tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese, simmered to perfection and thickened with cornstarch for a hearty, flavorful meal. Perfect for chilly days and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1–2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes
- 16 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Thickening & Dairy
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt one to two tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Incorporate the diced carrots along with salt and pepper, and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. Finally, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Simmer Potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to the skillet along with the chicken stock. Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 10 minutes, so the potatoes start to soften.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and continue to simmer, uncovered, until both the broccoli and potatoes are tender and fork-tender, about 10 more minutes.
- Thicken Soup: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and milk until smooth and free of lumps. Slowly stir this mixture into the hot soup to thicken it, cooking for a couple more minutes until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
- Add Cheese: Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the soup and stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the soup.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy your homemade broccoli potato cheese soup!
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli depending on availability; frozen broccoli works well in this recipe.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; adding a pinch of nutmeg can enhance flavor.
- If the soup is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth to loosen it.
- To make it gluten-free, verify that the cornstarch and broth are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
