Description
Hearty cheddar broccoli potato delight brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables across North America. Creamy potatoes, melted cheese, and tender broccoli combine for a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 mL) milk or cream
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, then introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions become translucent and release a fragrant aroma.
- Vegetable Integration: Add broccoli florets and cubed potatoes to the aromatic base, stirring to create a vibrant mixture that promises rich flavors.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour broth into the pot, bringing the contents to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing vegetables to tenderize and meld flavors for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Texture Transformation: Using an immersion blender, pulverize the ingredients directly in the pot to create a creamy consistency. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a standard blender, then return to pot.
- Cheese Fusion: Gradually sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, stirring continuously until completely dissolved, creating a velvety landscape of flavors.
- Creamy Finale: Incorporate whole milk or heavy cream, blending thoroughly to achieve a luxurious, smooth texture that elevates the entire dish.
- Seasoning Perfection: Adjust the flavor profile with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring the taste to your personal preference and ensuring a harmonious culinary experience.
Notes
- Blending Technique: Use an immersion blender for smoother texture and easier cleanup, avoiding hot liquid splashes when transferring between containers.
- Cheese Selection: Choose sharp cheddar for more intense flavor, or mix mild and sharp for a balanced taste profile that enhances the soup’s richness.
- Vegetable Prep: Cut broccoli and potatoes into uniform small pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Consistency Control: Add extra broth or milk if soup becomes too thick, adjusting liquid gradually to maintain desired creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg