Description

The Best Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup Recipe is a rich and creamy comfort food blending tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, and melted sharp cheddar cheese into a velvety, hearty soup. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for warming up any meal, kid-friendly, customizable, and suitable as a main dish or appetizer, delivering satisfying flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
2 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Dairy and Fats

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter

Liquids

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Seasonings

Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Peel and dice the potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic to get them ready for sautéing.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. This step builds a flavorful base for the soup.
Cook Vegetables: Add the diced potatoes and broccoli florets to the pot. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring the vegetables are mostly covered. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Blend and Add Cream: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture, or transfer half the soup to a blender and then combine both portions. Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half to add richness. Heat gently without boiling.
Stir in Cheese and Season: Gradually add the grated sharp cheddar cheese while stirring until it melts completely and the soup becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup heat through for a few minutes, and then it’s ready to serve.

Notes

Choose sharp cheddar cheese for deeper flavor.
Don’t overblend; leaving some chunks adds nice texture.
Add cheese slowly off or over low heat to prevent graininess.
Use fresh broccoli if possible for better flavor.
Season gradually with salt and pepper to avoid over-seasoning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: broccoli soup, potato soup, cheese soup, comfort food, creamy soup, gluten free soup